(Olivia's POV)

When I heard Alexander's cold voice behind me, I didn't panic or immediately turn around like I normally would have done.

I had finally made a firm decision about how I was going to handle this impossible situation going forward.

No more pathetic tears. No more desperate begging for his attention and affection. No more being the hysterical she-wolf he clearly thought I was.

Instead, I remained completely seated on the edge of our bed, calmly scrolling ...