Chapter 52

ALEXANDER

Raina’s heart was like a fortress—strong, impenetrable, and maddeningly difficult to move. But giving up? Not a chance. Especially not with someone like Nathan lingering around her, poisoning her mind and her heart.

I checked my watch for the third time, irritation brewing. Dominic was late. He’d been punctual up until now, and his tardiness set me on edge. These secret meetings weren’t exactly safe. Every second of delay increased the risk of being found out, and the last thing we needed was Nathan catching wind of what we were doing.

Dominic had warned me early on that Raina wasn’t going to change her mind easily. She trusted Nathan, and convincing her otherwise would take more than just evidence—it would take timing, precision, and a hell of a lot of patience.

I drummed my fingers on the table, my frustration growing. When it looked like Dominic wasn’t going to show, I pulled out my phone and dialed his number.

The line rang twice before cu