My father paled, his bravado faltering under Alexander’s glare. “Of course,” he stammered. “I—I didn’t mean—” “Enough,” Alexander cut him off with a dismissive wave. He turned to me again, his expression unreadable. “Come here.” My heart thudded in protest, but my feet moved anyway, dragging me forward like I was tethered to him. Not cruel, but not gentle either, his eyes never left me. "Do you know what is going to happen?" His voice was low enough for me to hear him enquire. With a constricted throat, I nodded. With a slight smirk on his lips, he remarked, "You don't seem like the quiet, obedient type your father claims." I made fists at my sides, not knowing if he was testing me or making fun of me. I remarked, my words sounding sharper than I meant to, "I'm not going anywhere with you." "I'm not your property." Something, almost delighted, flickered in his eyes, but his demeanor remained unchanged. His presence became more oppressive as he got closer, and eventually I cou
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