Got Too Close
“Get out, Alexa. Your only access to this family is gone. You’re no longer welcome.”
Alexa looked up, her gaze locking on Gianna, and I’d never seen such hatred in her eyes. Suddenly, I realized Alexa hated Gianna—maybe even more than she hated me. She glanced at Zayne, then Nico, then dropped her eyes to the floor. In a quiet voice I never thought I’d hear from her, she said, “Andre—get me out of this zoo.”
Andre stepped from the shadows, as if he’d been waiting for this moment. Without a word, he helped Alexa up. She winced, wiping blood from her chin with a trembling hand. As they passed, her eyes stayed down. No second attempt. Just the click of her heels.
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