Rainie's pov
I couldn't remember how I had returned to the event, or what Alexander had said when he introduced me to people afterward.
My mind was consumed by thoughts of freedom and revenge.
My cheeks burned, and my hands grew cold. It wasn't until we were back in the apartment, and Alexander casually remarked, "Why the long face? You've hardly changed your expression in ages. What's on your mind?" that I became aware of my surroundings.
I raised my eyes to meet his dark gaze.
His eyes were clear and calm, like a mirror that could reflect the darkest secrets of one's heart, filling me with dread. I lowered my eyelashes slightly and whispered, "I'm tired."
Alexander smiled. "You slept until the afternoon today, and you're tired already?"
His piercing gaze made me feel paralyzed, an
