Chapter thirty Eight.
Evelyn's POV.
He took a step closer, and I backed away until my back hit the wall, trapping me. My heart was racing wildly as Alex loomed over me, his eyes blazing with a cold intensity.
I didn't realize I'd whispered "please" until the word was already out, a desperate plea in the face of his unyielding stare.
Alex slammed his hands against the wall above my head, his eyes blazing with fury.
"What are you doing here?" he thundered.
I swallowed hard, sweat trickling down my face despite the chill in the room.
"Answer me!" he barked.
I squeezed my eyes shut, whispering "please" – the only word I could manage.
Seeing Alex like this terrified me. I wondered what he would do to me – would he hit me, humiliate me, or something worse?
Suddenly, Alex swept me o
