Alex’s POVI laid Scarlet on the bed, adjusting her limp body carefully. My jaw clenched as I brushed strands of hair from her face. She was too pale, her breathing shallow, her body too damn fragile."Scarlet," I muttered, gripping her wrist, feeling her pulse—weak but steady.She scared the hell out of me.I reached for a damp cloth, pressing it against her forehead. Her lips parted slightly, her face relaxed in unconsciousness, but the sight didn’t ease the weight pressing against my chest.I wasn’t supposed to care this much.I wasn't supposed to let her get to me.And yet, here I was, sitting beside her, watching her like I couldn’t afford to lose her.My mind drifted back to our fight, the fire in her eyes, the way she pushed back against me—always challenging, never backing down.And now, here she was, vulnerable.I ran a hand down my face, frustration coiling inside me.She should have told me about my father.Scarlet was reckless, but my father? He was dangerous.A knock on t
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