Chapter 0116 Chapter 0116 Ella POV The fog over my mind was distracting , but even with it , one thought kept replaying in my head : I had never seen Alexander like that .
He was always so calm , so in control teasing , suré , laid back occasionally but never like that .
It wasnt just anger that I saw .
No , the word didnt even feel adequate to describe what had unfolded in front of me .
The way he looked at David during their fight , with that steely calmness , sent a shiver down my spine .
And then … when David made that remark about my wolf , for a brief moment , I truly believed Alexander was going to kill him .
It was hard to hear everything over the pounding in my head , but I couldve sworn I heard Alexander growl .
Not a sound of frustration , not the irritated grumble Id heard from others before it was something much darker .
A warning .
It was as if he was telling David to prepare for what was coming , a promise of danger if he pushed any further .
But Alexander didnt act on it .
He just stood there , glaring at David like he was something vile beneath his feet , while David , grinning like a madman , taunted him .
Alexanders face grew more still , more stone like with every passing second , and that terrified me more than anything .
No one reacts like that over a mere business partner .
No one gets that protective over an acquaintance .
As much as I didnt want to admit it , the fight between Alexander and David wasnt just about defending my honor .
It was proof that our arrangement had become something much deeper than I had ever intended it to be .
And the worst part ? I wasnt the only one who had become too invested .
Alexander cared about me .
I could see it now , clear as day .
And I wasnt sure if that was a good thing or not .
I didnt want to drag Alexander any deeper into a situation I had no control over .
It was becoming painfully clear that since my second chance began , I had affected David more than Id realized .
He had become unhinged , and while I had always known he was dangerous , I could no longer predict how he would react .
I had no idea how far he would go , and the thought of Alexander getting hurt because of me was unbearable .
I didnt want anyone else to be hurt because of me .
The doctor hardly said a word to me through the examination .
I could tell that she was very concerned by the stony look on her face .
When she was finished , she smiled tightly at me and left the room , going in the direction that Alexander had gone .
Several minutes later , Alexander walked back into the room and sat beside me on the couch , his presence grounding me in the chaos swirling inside my head .
I spoke to your father , he said .
Hes going to be in contact with the kings guards to discuss what to do about David .
Was he okay ? I asked , biting my lip .
He wasnt too worried , was he ? He was angry , Alexander replied , his voice calm but edged with understanding .
But thats to be expected .
As for being worried … well , he agreed it would be best for you to stay here tonight .
Travel will only make things worse and could slow down your recovery .

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I smiled weakly , shaking my head .
I appreciate that , but I think it would be better if I went home .
Im already feeling much better , and I really dont want to be in your way .
1/2 Chapter 0116 +25 BONUS Alexanders eyes softened as he tilted his head slightly , his gaze steady on mine .
I know youre not feeling better .
Besides that , youre not in my way .
What gave you that impression ? I hesitated , unsure if I could explain the guilt that had been building up inside me the feeling that I was only adding to the mess surrounding both of our lives .
Ella , let me explain something to you .
Alexanders voice remained calm and even , as if he had carefully weighed each word before speaking .
There was no trace of irritation or deception in his tone , only steady conviction .