Alessandra's POV I hated that I left more than anything and I still missed breakfast. But Ronan wasn’t mad he just smiled when he saw me. Like he was happy I showed up at all...I was just happy he didn’t ask about Jeremy. That would’ve been… a lot. When I finally made it to my room, it was already buzzing. Stylists, makeup artists, too many hands touching my face and I had to let them do their thing just as someone was finishing my eyeliner—there was a knock. Soft. Hesitant. A second later, the door creaked open and… of course. Lia. She peeked her head in like a guilty teenager sneaking home past curfew, I've been avoiding her for weeks now. It was easier that way. Easier not to look at her. Not to remember she existed. But then she stepped inside. She wasn’t even dressed yet she was putting on a thick robe her lips were swollen—like someone had been biting them. There were faint handprints on her neck. And the look on her face? Radiant. Glowing in that post-fu
Killian's POV "Do you wanna explain? And you better have something good to say because there’s a high chance I’m still going to kill you." My voice was firm, the second Alessandra fell asleep, I peeled myself away from her quietly and carefully just to Come here. And there he was. Jeremy. Drinking, while I found the outlet for my monsters in painting and Violence he found his in a bottle, parties and Violence....he could drink a truckload of bourbon and you won't even tell the difference. “It’s not that big of a deal" he said, not even looking at me. “We’re getting married anyway. And besides… she was leading me on.” “You’re blaming her?” I asked He turned to me, eyes lazy with liquor and arrogance. “Who do you want me to blame .....Me?” He let out a soft chuckle and I clenched my fists. Every nerve in my body screamed to end this right here. Right now. There was one thing my entire being knew if anyone disrespected Alessandra - kill them Touched her....kill
Alessandra's POV “Shit” I breathed “Killian, you’re bleeding.” He didn’t move. Didn’t even look at the glass in his hand. His eyes stayed locked on me his left eye twitching. but I ignored his question and went straight for the first aid box. Because if I told him... if I told him his best friend did it—what were the chances he'd believe me? What if he looked at me like I was overreacting, like I was dramatic, like I was stupid? I couldn’t take that. Not from him. So I sucked in a breath and reached for the cupboard. But before I could get there, Killian was in front of me. He turned me around fast, his hands gripping my arms too tightly when I winced he let go immediately. His voice was low, rough. “Don’t ignore me. Who did this to you?” The intensity in his eyes was almost too much. It made my knees weak. I looked at him, really looked at him, and whispered, “It was Jeremy. I don’t know what the hell happened in his head...” I didn’t get to finish. Kil
Alessandra's POV Once I got in the bathroom I took deep breaths trying to steady my breathing....mtrying to think. And then someone grabbed me. My back hit the wall with a dull thud. I looked up to see Jeremy He caged me in, arms braced on either side, standing far too close “Jeremy, what are.....” He pressed a finger to my lips. What the fuck? “I didn’t think you’d want to finish this here,” he said, voice low, like it was something secret something we shared. “I knew you’d come around eventually.” Wait ..... What? Before I could get a word in, his mouth crashed into mine. I froze, then shoved at his chest, but it was like trying to move a wall. He didn’t budge. His lips left mine and moved to my neck. “Jeremy stop it.” It came out too soft barely above a whisper. But I knew he heard me. He didn’t stop. “Jeremy. Stop it.” My voice rose that time. Firmer. Shaken. He didn’t listen. His fingers were at the button of my pants, fumbling like he had
Alessandra's POV. “We’re here" Stella says. I blink finally registering my environment... Killian’s place. “Thanks so much… I’ll see you soon.” I grab the door handle about to step out when it hits me. Wait Killian’s place. Why are we at Killian’s place? I turn slowly to look at Stella. She’s glued to her phone again, thumbs moving fast. She’s been doing that a lot lately “Why would you drop me off here?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm but it still came out tight. She doesn’t even glance up “Don’t you live here" Not a question. A statement. That pulls the air right out of my lungs. Stella finally looks at me her expression unreadable.....until she gives me a look......that look. saying she’s known for a while. My mouth opens but nothing comes out. I search for a reply an excuse, anything..... “When did you know?” I manage. She shrugs“I had my suspicions have you seen the way he looks at you in every room?” I looked away from her “It pretty m
Alessandra's POV I finally decided to read Mom’s journal—mostly because her death anniversary is coming up. It’ll be the first one I’ve attended in years. I don’t even know if Dad has anything planned… not that he’d involve me. But I’ll be there, standing in the corner, playing my part.....I have to Still, I need backup. I roll over in bed, grab my phone and dial the one person who always picks up. He answers on the first ring "Hi, Bean." "Hi… Uncle. You’re not still mad at me, right? I’m sorry about that day." "It’s fine, Bean" he said voice soft "Like I told you.....you're no one’s toy." I hesitated, then asked "So… would you be in Italy any time soon?" "Translation: will I be at your mother’s death anniversary?" he said, already reading me like a book. "The answer to that would be no. as much as I’d love to be there for my girls, I’ve got a company to run and I have to make sure Liam doesn’t run it into the ground." We both chuckled. "And more importantly,"