Serene’s POV
I shook my head, reminiscing about that sparring session with Alex. He was capable of being such a tease, and I was perplexed as to why I reacted like a teenage lovesick. I shouldn't feel anything for him because I planned to leave him once my scheme with Lorenzo was complete, and I was sure I was pregnant with his child. I needed a child, and even though my grandparents wanted me to get married, I didn't know if I could trust a man. Well, I trusted my men, but Alex and they were different.
My mom had trusted Lorenzo, too, and where did that lead her? She was used and disrespected by that evil man, who even brought his bastard and mistress into our house as soon as she passed away. Yes, Alex was Alex, but that didn't guarantee he wouldn't turn into my father. I had to do som
