Dio's voice held a tone of conspiracy as if they were allies plotting to survive in a thriller video game.
"You, Alexa, are my ally in this."
"Thank... thank you. Me too, I want you to survive, to thrive even. You had said 'welcome to game' to me in my engagement day days ago. I got it now." Alexa looked at him, her eyes reflecting the determination that his words had sparked.
"Survive and thrive, huh? Sounds like a plan. But in this house, it feels more like survive or die, Alexa. You're smarter than you know," Dio reassured her. "And now, you have the knowledge to protect yourself. Use it."
Alexa nodded, a semblance of calm returning to her.
"And what about you, Lord Dio? What's your endgame in all of this?"
Dio's smirk was a shadow of his usual confidence. "Let’s just say I’m invested in ensuring the family legacy doesn't claim my live. And keeping you safe."
Alexa studied him for a moment, realizing how little she knew about the man before her.
"Lord Dio, I've always wondere
