Chapter Eleven

Marianna’s pov.I couldn’t stop thinking about Rowan.Even after Alexander drove us back to the mansion, the image of Rowan standing before those glowing monitors, studying every trace of my existence, refused to leave my mind.He wasn’t like Drey.Drey relied on lies and manipulation, while Rowan works with patience. That made him far more dangerous.“You’ve been quiet all evening.”Alexander’s voice interrupted my thoughts as he loosened his tie and settled into the chair across from me in the library.“I’m thinking.”“I know.” He answered back, while pouring himself a glass of whiskey. Then he looked at me directly.“You are thinking about my brother.”I sighed.“Is it that obvious?”“Yes, but only to me.”His answers made me skip reasons i wasn’t ready to admit. “I don’t like the way he looked at me.”“He was testing you.” “And?”Alexander leaned back calmly. “You passed.” I frowned.“For now.” He added.Those two words settled heavily inside me.“So he will kee

Chapter Twelve

Marianna's POVAfter the call ended…For a moment, I simply sat there, frozen.The city lights below the rooftop restaurant blurred before my eyes as those five words replayed in my head again and again.Someone knew I wasn't dead.My fingers tightened around the phone.The casual atmosphere from moments ago vanished."What happened?" Alexander asked quietly.I swallowed hard.Someone called.Alexander's eyes narrowed.“What did they say?”I slowly slid the device across the table.The memory sent a chill down my spine.I lowered my voice.“They told me I should have stayed dead.”For the first time that evening, Alexander's expression hardened.“Did you recognize the voice?”I shook my head.“No.”Alexander examined the number, and saw that it was private and untraceable. His jaw tightened.“Answer if they call again.”“What?”His gaze met mine. “Keep them talking.”“I don't think that's a good idea.”“I know.”The calmness in his voice somehow made everything wors

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Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve