Chapter 52

"What were you trying to do" Alex's voice came out more like a grumble when he tried to sit up, keeping Regan in his arms.

Regan mumbled some curses, and when Alex glared holes in her for her profanity, she sighed.

"Why don't you ask your pretty little slut why she locked the door," she said, anger laced in her tone. That last word did not go unnoticed by Alex and definitely not by the one it was for.

Vanessa rolled her eyes at Regan and bit her lip.

"I did not do such a thing," she said, her tone bored. "She just was calling me out, and I thought she was a thief, so I locked the door. I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you," she said. Fake concern crossed her face making Regan roll her eyes.

"Oh, yeh you're a complete saint wearing tones of fake jewels. I wonder who will be dumb enough to rob you.... huh!!!".

Regan muttered in a low tone.

Alex finally let go of her and stood up. He passed by Vanessa and made his way upstairs again.

Regan