Chapter 30
Isabella's POV
The cold, sharp edge of fear clawed at me as we stood in the middle of the alley, surrounded. Alex’s stance was rigid, his eyes scanning the shadows for any chance of escape. Around us, Monalisa’s men closed in, their weapons glinting faintly in the dim light.
“Stay behind me,” Alex whispered, his voice steady despite the chaos brewing around us.
I didn’t argue. My legs felt like they might give out beneath me, but the way Alex positioned himself in front of me, like a shield, gave me just enough courage to stay upright.
Monalisa emerged from the darkness, her heels clicking against the pavement like a countdown. Her men parted to let her through, their expressions unreadable but their weapons unwavering.
“Well, Alex,” she said, her voice smooth and dripping
