**Megan’s POV**

Alexander’s words still echoed in my head *He’ll never touch you again. I promise you that.*

His voice, low and fierce, had burned through me, leaving my skin hot and my heart pounding.

I stood there, pinned by his gaze, my back still against the guest room wall, his body so close I could feel his breath.

My tears had dried, but my chest was tight, Richard’s taunts clawing at my mind. Alexander’s hazel eyes bored into mine, waiting for something, trust, maybe, ...