ISABELLA'S POV
“It’s not your fault.” Alexander's tone softened slightly this time, but the worry still lurked in his voice. “I told you, I’ll protect you from him.”
Guilt washed all over me again. That wasn’t what I needed to hear right now. I was too shaken, too troubled by everything that had happened. And I was worried of Alexander’s current thoughts now.
I needed to set things right.
“Alexander, I’m really sorry, but…” I took the courage and looked up at him, finding it hard to speak as I trailed off. “About earlier…”
He looked at me with anticipation in his eyes, as if he was bracing himself for what I was about to say. But the hard expression on my face probably tells it all, making him sigh heavily.
“Alright, I know it.” His tone lowered in defeat and disappointment, makin
