CHAPTER HUNDRED-FOURTEEN: FEELING LOST

Catherine’s POV

Alexander disappeared into the crowd, I stood there, my emotions spiraling out of control. I felt anger, sadness, and almost an odd sense of relief. On one hand I wanted to be done with him forever and I was glad I had even found the will to distance myself from him but on the other hand, I was tempted to try him one more time, to see if it was actually going to be different.

Adolpho returned to my side, his eyes searching my face for any sign of how I was feeling. I tried to keep my expression neutral, but I knew he could see through the facade.

“Are you okay?” he asked, his voice was gentle, but the tension in his jaw revealed the anger still hovering beneath his calm exterior.

I nodded, though I didn’t trust myself to speak just yet. My lips still tingled from Alexander’s kiss, and I felt the tears threatening to spill. I swallowed hard, forcing them back. I wouldn’t cry, not here, not in front of everyone. I couldn’t afford to show any more weakness.

“Let’s ge