Chapter 4

Alexander's long strides ate up the distance across the lobby.

The noisy whispers died down instantly.

Lily's smile froze as a deep unease crawled up her spine.

A few socialites nearby hadn't processed the shift and were still whispering insults.

But those who recognized Alexander had already snapped their mouths shut and backed away nervously.

He stopped right in front of me. His eyes cut toward the men holding me down, his tone absolute ice.

"Let her go!"

His command was brief, carrying the undeniable, crushing authority of a true apex predator.

The hands gripping my arms released me violently,…