CHAPTER 42
ALEXANDER’S POV
I clenched my jaws, trying to steady my trembling hands as we slowly pulled into the driveway. The headlights casted long shadows over the rain-soaked pavement, disappearing only after I turned the car off. I leaned back on my seat, letting silence clothe us for a while before finally turning to Mara.
"Are you ready?" I asked, smiling softly.
Mara didn't respond immediately. She turned to our house, staring at it for a while before returning her attention back to me. The look she gave me was different to the initial expression she had when we were coming. I could tell she was scared again.
She opened her mouth to reply but I shook my head and placed a hand on her cheek, silencing her. "You don't have to be afraid, mama," I said slowly, my thumb moving in
