Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Bella's Pov

The atmosphere tensed as Noah shut the door behind him, leaving me in the presence of Alex.

His eyes were trained on the side of my face as I avoided his gaze, hoping he wouldn't say anything so I wouldn't talk to him. The scent of his perfume filled my senses and turned my brain to mush as I remembered what happened or rather what was going to happen in my kitchen counter.

I swallowed. Staying here with him was dangerous.

Standing on my feet still without looking at the hot asshole sitting opposite me, I picked up my purse and walked towards the door, but the sound of his voice froze me in place as I wanted to turn the knob.

"Now, have you come to terms with reality?" He asked, his voice warming every part of me up like a fireplace.

I turned on my heels to face him, my heart pounding loudly in my chest, betraying my attempt to appear composed.

He leaned back in his chair, a playful glint in his eyes as they swept over my body. I swallowed as I got a glimpse of