ISABELLA’S POV
“Bella, what’s happening?”
Raymond spoke through our mind link, his tone laced with urgency. But before I could even respond, Alexander's strong arms wrapped around my body like iron, locking me in place as I tried my best pry of his hold against mine.
Fear clawed at my chest as I realized I was no match for his stretch.
“Alexander, snap out of it!” I shouted, my voice trembling as I desperately tried to free myself.
My heart pounded in panic, but he didn’t flinch. Instead, he shoved me hard against the wall, his hand gripping my arms so tightly I thought they might snap.
“You should just give in.” he whispered darkly, his pitch-black eyes locking onto mine, filled with a predator's hunger.
Cold terror surged through me, paralyzing me momentarily. I kicked and pushe
