Ella & Alexander
Ella
The longer I lay there in that empty bed, the more bitter I became.
What had I expected? That Alexander would stay beside me, maybe stroke my hair while I slept? That he’d wake me with gentle kisses and promises?
Goddess, I was such a naive little fool.
Eventually, I dragged myself out of bed and pulled on a robe, wrapping it tightly around myself. I wasn’t going to hide away in shame. And besides, I needed coffee.
But when I reached the main staircase, I heard voices coming from Alexander’s office. The door was partially open, and I could make out several people inside. Curious despite myself, I crept closer.
“—why your car was used for the kidnapping…” That was Alexander’s voice.
I pressed myself against the wall beside the door, straini
