"Ugh..." Her small shoulders trembled as she sobbed softly, unable to escape no matter how much she tried.
"Come back with me!" Alexander's deep voice thundered as he leaned down toward her. There was still one day left before the week ended, and he had intended to wait. But seeing her wandering around, breaking down in tears, tore at his heart. He couldn't hold back any longer—he had to take her back early.
She cast him a bitter glance, wiped her tears, and sniffled as she pushed his approaching figure away with all her strength.
"You really don't want to see me, do you?" Alexander's face darkened, his expression cold and menacing.
"Yes! I don't want to see you! Why can't you just leave me alone?"
"Damn it. You're coming with me!" He grabbed her wrist firmly, his eyes gleaming like a
