Chapter 165. Fear for Him

RHEA'S POV

Aleksander stood before me, shoulders slack and mouth pressed into a thin line. The guilt rose to the surface of his eyes, darkening the rich brown pools. In his gaze, I saw the truth-his silent admission.

"Even now, you can't bring yourself to open your mouth and admit the truth with your own words?", I spoke in a low voice.

"You know the truth. I don't know what else you want me to say."

"I want to hear it from you, Aleksander! I want you to be the one to tell me these things. Every fucked-up thing you've ever done. You should have been the one to tell me. Your lies have stolen my agency from me." I found myself shouting at the end.

"I'm sorry that I didn't tell you the truth, Rhea. But I knew you'd react poorly if you learned about the things I'd done. However, I fail to see how that takes your agency away. It's always been my goal to ensure your freedom."

I snorted when i heard his words.

"Of course you fail to see it. Your s