Chapter 0090 Ella POV Alexander and I left his packs headquarters through the back entrance , slipping directly into his car .
He had the curious habit of driving himself around , which I found oddly endearing .
With so many staff members constantly surrounding him , driving was probably one of the few moments he could truly be alone .
Tonight , he was driving me home , ensuring I made it safely to my parents house .
It was part of the agreement he had with my father that he was responsible for my protection whenever I was with him .
And Alexander seemed to take that responsibility very seriously .
Thank you , he said as we pulled away from the building .
I appreciate you standing by me .
Of course , I replied automatically .
It would look bad if I wasnt there .
It would only raise more questions .
I know its all for appearances , he said , glancing my way , but I do truly appreciate the support .
I hide it well , but I hate making statements like that .
Really ? I asked , surprised .
It seems to come so naturally to you .
I never would have guessed .
After a moment of silence , Alexanders voice softened .
Im sorry the reporters upset you .
I made it clear they werent supposed to direct any questions to you .
I promise , there will be consequences for their behavior .
Thats not necessary , I said quietly .

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I was just caught off guard , thats all .
I wont have you subjected to their rude questions because of me , he insisted , his grip tightening on the wheel .
After that , silence settled between us .
The drive back to my parents home was long , giving me plenty of time to think .
Alexanders protective behavior it didnt feel like it was just for show .
Of course , I couldnt be certain , but it seemed as though he was genuinely worried about something happening to me .
Maybe it was a result of the rogue attack that David had foiled , but deep down , I felt there was more .
Something Alexander knew , something that kept him on edge .
I wondered if I was projecting my own paranoia onto him .
David and Amanda were incredibly dangerous , and things had been suspiciously quiet .
Too quiet .
They had to be planning something , but I had no idea what it could be .
Worse , there was still the looming threat of a spy within my own pack .
I hadnt found any clues about who it might be , which meant I could never let my guard .
down .
Except when I was with Alexander .
He didnt know the full truth , but he knew enough , and I didnt feel the need to constantly be on alert when I was with him .
It was nice relaxing in a way that I hadnt felt in a long time .
Alexander pulled up in front of my parents house and put the car in park .
He turned to me , his expression earnest .
Thank you , he said quietly .
Youre welcome , I replied .
If you need anything at all , just let me know .
And if you get any more messages … His voice trailed off , but I nodded .
I knew if I heard from any more of his exes , Id pass the information along to him .
Stay safe , Ella .
Well talk soon .
1 I smiled as I opened the car door .
Ill hold you to that .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0090 Alexander returned the smile , softer than Id ever seen from him .
There was a vulnerability there that I hadnt noticed before .
Then I stepped out , closed the door behind the , and walked into the house .
Inside , both of my parents were sitting on the couch , their expressions heavy with concern .
The atmosphere in the room shifted immediately , and I felt a weight settle in my chest .
Slowly , I made my way to the chair across from them and sat down .
Whats wrong ? I asked , my voice quieter than I intended .
They exchanged a look , and my father cleared his throat .
We saw Alexanders press conference .
Okay … I replied hesitantly .
And you wanted to talk about it ? Are you sure all these women are wrong ? my mother asked .
Some of their accusations are very concerning .
I stared at her in silence for a moment , unsure how to respond .
Then I felt my expression harden .
I believe Alexander , I said firmly .
Hes admitted to his mistakes , but some of these women are liars .
I dont know what their motivation is , but theyre painting him as a monster and he isnt .
I think his statement was a good one , my father said .
I believe it will help , but it wont clear his name entirely .
I know , I admitted .
There will always be people who are bothered by his reputation and his past indiscretions .
I knew it was going to hurt his chances against David , making it an even tighter race for King .
But that was in the future .
For now , I felt Alexander was handling the situation well , and there was still plenty of time for him to find a way to win people back to his side .
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