Come Back

Alex had always known that Nicholas was a problem, but this? This was beyond anything he expected. The moment he read the court summons, his blood boiled. His hands clenched into fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, and his jaw locked in pure fury.

He had been waiting for Nicholas to try something, but this? To use the law, to force Selena into an unwanted marriage, to attempt to rip her away from him—it made Alex see red.

"I'm going to kill him." His voice was deadly quiet, which was somehow more terrifying than if he had shouted.

Selena, having expected this reaction, quickly moved in front of him, pressing a gentle hand against his chest. "Alex—"

"I swear I will cut him down myself." Alex growled, stepping forward as if he were already picturing running Nicholas through with his sword.

Selena placed both hands on his shoulders and shook her head. "No, you won't."