Chapter 191

“You see her right there?” He nods my way. It’s loud enough for everyone to hear him in the now silent room, husky and low with that cruel tone that brings out goosebumps and makes my hair stand on end instantly. My body tingles with anxiety at the appearance of Devil Carrero. Someone I hoped never to face again.

I can’t look away from him, even if he is a stranger like this. Eyes locked on mine, so calm and devoid of everything, and I have to keep reminding myself that this is okay. This is who he can be. It means nothing to me because it’s not who he is for me. I have nothing to fear from this version of him.

It’s a very well-played ruse, and he is still inside there. I will never have to be afraid of any version of him, even here. If anything were to happen, he would come for me, shield me and never let any of them touch me. I know it in my heart. This is one of his many faces and no longer means anything in our relationship.

This is not MY Lexi; this is THE Ale