(Sophie)
I stayed pressed against Alexander’s chest, the sound of his heart calm under my ear. His arm held me close, strong and protective, while his fingers traced idle lines across my skin. His warmth sank into me, wrapping me in comfort. For a while, I let myself relax, breathing in the safety of being his.
But even as I tried to enjoy it, questions stirred at the back of my mind. I knew who he was before I agreed to be with him, or at least I thought I did. Still, I needed to know why people feared him. It doesn't only have to do with him being rich and powerful.
I had pushed it aside before, but lying here with him saying he loved me, I couldn’t ignore it. If what we had was real, then there couldn’t be secrets.
I tilted my head to look at him. His eyes were shut, but I knew he w
