ALEX“Just needed some air,” I said, trying to keep my voice neutral.He stepped into the kitchen, “I don’t blame you,” he said, pouring himself a drink. “That was… intense, even for us.”I nodded, watching as he took a sip of his whiskey, his eyes never leaving mine. His gaze was usually darker. “You know, I always thought you handled all this better than the rest of us,” his voice soft but laced with something I couldn’t quite place. “All the power plays, the manipulation… You’ve always stayed above it.”I tensed, my pulse quickening. “I wouldn’t say that.”“No?” He stepped closer, his hand brushing mine as he passed me a glass. The touch sent a shiver down my spine. “You’re smart, Alexandra. You see things, even when you pretend not to.”I didn’t respond, my mind racing. Rhys had a way of getting under my skin, of making me question myself. He thrived on it, on the chaos he caused. Why was he acting like we hadn't just kissed recently? Why was he playing this game?As the silence
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