Oh no. I’m definitely going to die today.
The thought flashed through my mind as the room seemed to shrink around me. My heart raced, and I didn’t realize what I was doing until my fingers latched onto the corner of Alexander’s coat, gripping it like a lifeline. He glanced down at me, his dark eyes momentarily sharp before softening. His cold hand came up to gently pat my head, the touch sending an unwanted shiver of dread down my spine.
“Ah, no offense, Nyxia,” Alexander said lightly, as if reading the panic on my face. “It’s nothing personal. I owe them, so I kinda have to be honest. But don’t worry—there’s no need to be so terrified. This condition isn’t as rare as you think.”
I frowned, the confusion tightening in my chest. Letting go of his coat, I glanced over at Dominico. His gaz
