Chapter 63. A Bracelet

Nina’s POV

“Respect my boundaries, Leo,” I said, frowning.

“Nina, please…” he said as he tried holding me once more. But suddenly, just as I could react, a familiar voice boomed behind me. I swore I saw Leo tremble.

“Touch her one more time and race my wrath!” The voice threatened.

I tilted my head and met the man’s gaze.

“Alex,” I muttered under my breath, a soft smile forming on my lips as our gaze locked.

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Leo’s POV

As I walked in, the door creaked and I was hit with the familiar smell of pine and lavender. It used to be a cozy smell that made me feel welcome, but now it just reminded me of what was gone—who was gone. Nina.

I stood in the door, letting the door shut quietly behind me. The silence felt heavy and suffocating, like the walls were closing in on me. I could almost hear them whispering her name, taunting me with memories of our life together. The air was filled with echoes of our