Chapter 42: Join You
(Charlotte's POV)
I sat on the edge of the massive bed in Alexander’s den, feeling awkward and out of place. My thoughts were tangled, my emotions too messy to untangle right now. The cold luxury of the room matched the man who owned it—a space that revealed power but offered no warmth.
When I lifted my gaze, he was standing by the door, watching me. His electric blue eyes fixed on me, as if he could see straight through the layers of shields I had built to protect myself. His silence was heavy, and his presence was even heavier, making the air harder to breathe.
“Call Sarah,” he said suddenly, holding out his sleek black phone. His voice had no room for argument, but it wasn’t harsh—it was calm, commanding.
I hesitated. What would I even say to her? Words se
