Chapter Ninety Eight - Hearing

Valkyrie Behati

“You can’t come today, Kyrie.” Alex’s voice was low, but its firmness was unshakable. His hands curled into tight fists, his knuckles paling under the strain. “You are staying here, and that’s final.”

My chest tightened, but I refused to back down. Crossing my arms, I stood my ground, determined. “No, Alex. I’m coming with you, whether you like it or not.”

The words came out steady, but I knew this was only the beginning of the battle. The look on his face told me how much he hated the idea of me being anywhere near this situation, especially around Giovanni.

Alex didn’t want me near Giovanni. He feared that seeing me would stir in him, the memories and the past. But it wasn’t just about Giovanni but also about me.

They had to understand what they did to me. They had to feel the weight of their actions, the fear they should’ve always had but didn’t.

“No,” Alex said again, his jaw clenched, eyes burning with a mix of anger and concern. “I told you, it’s unsafe for you