Chapter 21

Alex’s POV

After splashing my face with ice cold water for like ten times, I finally calmed down.

I mean I kind of knew what I signed up for when I asked for her specifically, but I didn’t think she would get that much under my skin.

And it was only the first fucking day.

I still didn’t get my answer about Jacob.

I have to make sure if she’s going to say anything later on or continue to keep her mouth shut, so I can have Jacob come back to town again.

I’ll give it a few more days, then get my answer out of her, no matter what it takes.

I get out of the bathroom, and I instantly see her flinch a little.

She was still sitting in the same spot.

She was back to being scared again. She was clenching her hands tightly in her lap and her gaze was shifting between the bed and the floor.

What is it now?

I checked the table and saw the water bottle half drained. At least she accepted the