The Ultimate Game
The air inside the hotel room was thick with tension, every movement slow and deliberate as Alec continued to stand before Selena, his presence overwhelming her, as always. The weight of his gaze, intense and sharp, bore into her soul. She had made it this far, had convinced herself that she could walk away, but now that she was face-to-face with him again, her resolve faltered. His very presence was like an anchor, holding her in place even when she wanted to flee.
Selena’s hands clenched at her sides, fighting the impulse to step back as Alec closed the distance between them. She wanted to scream, to beg for her freedom, but there was a suffocating realization in her chest: Alec had already won.
“You think you can escape me?” Alec’s voice was low and controlled, ever
