CHAPTER EIGHTY-TWO: A COSTLY DRUNKEN MISTAKECHRISTIAN———“Alex?” I breathed, disbelief clawing through my chest. None of it made sense. When had he even taken a compatibility test? How had I not known? What the hell was going on?He turned to face me, and the look in his eyes said everything. The quiet resolve there told me there was no point in arguing. His mind was already made up.“Christian,” he said calmly, “Riley needs this. The longer we wait, the more danger she’s in.”I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. My throat felt tight, and my eyes burned with tears I couldn’t hold back. My heart twisted painfully, torn between gratitude and fear.Alex stepped closer and placed a firm hand on my shoulder. A faint, certain smile pulled at his lips.“Look, man,” he said steadily, “I know you’re worried sick about me, but I’m strong.” He flexed his arm, showing off his bicep with mock pride.A weak laugh escaped me, even as a tear slipped down my cheek.“Riley’s my girl too,
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