_Rylan's POV_
Alexandra sagged in the chair. Her chest was rising and falling fast. Her lips were wet from the elixir I had just forced her to drink. Her wrists strained against the rope, but I had tied them tight. Her eyes darted between me, Jared, and Alex, all wide with fear and disbelief.
I stared at her in silence for a long moment. My breath was still heavy from the adrenaline. My hands were trembling even though I tried to steady them.
"Tell me the truth," I said quietly and stepped closer. "Why did you spike my drink? What did you gain by creating a rift between me and Lisa?"
Alexandra's lips trembled. Her mouth opened slightly, but no sound came out. Then she shook her head.
"I didn’t do it," she said quickly. "Rylan, you’re wrong. I’m innocent. You’re accusing me, but I’m no
