Alisha gazed at him with weary eyes, yearning for an explanation, yet unable to trust him. Not after the abduction and the loss of her beloved dog at his hands.?

She never imagined encountering someone as ruthless as Alex, who lacked even a shred of mercy towards animals.

“What if I choose not to explain?” Alex's eyes sparkled with curiosity as his hand encircled Alisha's waist.

“Then I won't be eating anything,” Alisha retorted, her shoulders shrugging, devoid of fear in her ...