His Debt, My Vows

The Visit

The prison walls felt colder than Elena expected.She sat across the glass, her fingers tightening as she waited.

Then he walked in Alexander Wolfe still composed still controlled even in prison.

Her chest tightened …You shouldn’t be here,” he said as he picked up the phone.

Elena did the same.

“They said you confessed.”I did.”The words hit like a slap.

“Why?” she demanded..To end it You didn’t do it!”

“That doesn’t matter.”Her eyes burned.

“It matters to me for the first time—He hesitated.

“Elena…”Don’t,” she cut in. “Don’t shut me out again.”

She leaned closer,

“Your board is behind this, right?”His jaw tightened.

“You need to stay out of this.”

“No,” she said firmly. “You pulled me into this.”

You’re not safe,” he said quietly.I’m already in danger.”Their eyes locked.

For the first time they were on the same side. But just as she was about to speak again

A guard stepped forward.

“Time’s up.”Elena’s grip tightened on the phone.

“I’m not done—”Alexander’s voice stopped her.

“Don’t come back.”Her heart dropped.As he stood up in to leave he didn’t look back.