Bella Alex’s forehead was still on mine when he shifted. He held my shoulders, our breath tangled, our aura mixed together. I felt embraced in his presence. My heart calmed down, the very air felt warmer with his presence. Our closed eyes opened together. His black tea eyes pierced my soul. “What did Maddox say?” he asked softly. My heart dropped but regardless, I smiled softly at him. I cupped his cheeks gently. “Nothing you need to worry about. Come on, let’s clear this mess.” He hummed and rubbed his cheek on my hand as he held it. “Sorry I yelled, I should not have lost my temper at you,” he whispered to me. I maintained my smile and shook my head, it’s ok, I told him. We held hands when I turned to pick up Mark’s heart which had stopped beating now that it is out of Hadid’s h

