(Scarlet’s POV)I woke up feeling a dull ache in my head and an unsettling weight pressing against me. Blinking against the dim light, I turned my head—and nearly screamed.Alex.He was lying beside me, his breathing deep and steady, his arm resting casually across my waist like he belonged there. Like I belonged to him.A surge of rage crashed through me. Without thinking, I shoved him hard.“Get away from me!”Alex grunted, jolting awake as he tumbled off the bed, landing on the floor with a loud thud.I didn’t wait for him to recover. I scrambled out of bed, heart pounding, and bolted for the door.But before I could reach it, a firm grip caught my wrist, yanking me back.“Let me go, Alex!” I screamed, struggling against him. “I swear to God—”He pulled me against his chest, his grip tightening. “Scarlet, stop,” he warned, his voice low.I thrashed against him, my nails digging into his arms. “I don’t want to be here! I don’t want you!”His jaw clenched, his eyes darkening with fru
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