Alessia’s desperation turned to fury.
Without hesitation, she sank her teeth into Brayden’s hand, the sharp bite of pain causing him to release his hold.
She shoved him away, her heart pounding, and sprinted past him into the building.
Her mind raced as she bolted towards her apartment, thoughts swirling with a newfound determination.
As she slammed her apartment door shut, Alessia leaned against it, her chest heaving.
The encounter had left her shaken, her emotions a tumultuous whirlwind.
‘Damn it!’ she smacked her forehead with a palm. ‘I should’ve used the pepper spray on him!’
She knew she couldn’t let Brayden’s intrusion affect her any longer.
With a resolute exhale, she made a silent promise to herself—she would find a way to break free from the chains of he
