A bittersweet smile tugged at Alex’s lips.
“I remember that day too. That incident… he lost complete control, beat that bastard half to death. We tried stopping him. Couldn’t. And then… she called his name… just once… and he froze.”
Ryan nodded, a haunted look in his eyes.
“Her teary eyes… her terrified face… that was enough to bring him back.”
“They were toxic, Ryan,” Alex said quietly.
“Still are. Their love could either burn the world down or create something beautiful. They chose destruction.”
He leaned back against the chair, closing his eyes for a moment.
“I know. But… he loves her sincerely.… we have to protect them from each other.” Ryan mumbled.
“And you weren’t there to hear what the doctor told me that day. I could never risk it. It wasn’t just about one life — it was fo
