NIA’S POV
I hadn’t expected Alexander to be so kind.
Not just polite, genuinely kind. The way he listened when I spoke, like my words actually mattered. The way he watched me without making my skin crawl. Even the way he offered food, choices, and comfort like it was second nature.
But I knew better than to fall for any of that.
Caleb had been kind in the beginning, too. Sweet, even. Told me I was beautiful every day. Bought me little gifts. Promised to take me away from everything I hated.
And look how that turned out.
A prison is still a prison, even if it’s lined with velvet.
Alexander might be different. Or he might just be better at hiding it. Either way, I couldn’t let myself get comfortable. I couldn’t afford to trust another man with my heart or my safety.
Still… si
