Unexpected twist

I wasn’t naive. I knew very well that Lewis wouldn’t be able to get out of this mess without me. It seemed he had made the mistake of angering Alex and at least, I was able to help him. Even if it meant giving up my own freedom.

I didn't know why I was being this nice to the same man who had abandoned me so many times when I needed him…. he was like a brother and I felt somewhat responsible for him.

“I… I want my brother safe,” I began to speak after a moment's pause. “I want to see him leave alive and for your men to never go after him again.”

“And in return, you’ll take my offer,” he mused. I nodded and the smirk on Alex’s face widened. “That’s a deal,” he responded, his tone final. I felt a little bit of relief, even though my heart pounded in my chest.

Then, his hand snaked up my arm and I gasped at how warm his palm was on my cool skin. Up my arm, to my shoulder and then, resting on my delicate neck. Alex’s eyes still didn’t leave mine and I felt beholden by it.