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But as I turned around to sprint out of the room, my body collided heavily against a solid, unyielding wall of muscle.
"Ah—" a soft gasp escaped my lips as a pair of large, steady hands instantly caught my waist, anchoring me.
I looked up, my heart leaping straight into my throat.
Alex was standing there. His striking blue eyes were dark, intensely focused, and staring straight down into my green ones, trying to read every single hidden thought behind my face. The sheer proximity of his body sent a jolt of pure adrenaline through my veins.
"What are you doing in here, Ruby?" he asked, his voice dropping into a low, quiet register that vibrated directly against my chest.