Namara's POV:

“Thank you." I murmured, refusing to meet Alexander's eyes and he nodded, his eyes searching mine for a moment longer than necessary, but I looked away, not ready to dive into another conversation that would inevitably circle back to my endless troubles.

Then I stepped out of the car, and my legs felt a bit unsteady, but I straightened my posture as I made my way toward the stairs while Alexander lingered by the car, probably handling something with the parking or checking ...