The Breaking Point Why did you save me? Alexanders voice is raw, like its being ripped from deep inside him.
His eyes are full of rage and hurt, a storm of emotions that hes been holding back for so long.
But now, its all spilling out.
Why? If you were just going to betray me in the end.
Elena stands there, her body rigid with the weight of his words, her heart shattering with every syllable.
She can feel the hot sting of tears, but she holds them back.
She cant afford to let him see how much this is tearing her apart.
I didnt betray you, Alex, she says, her voice barely above a whisper.
Her throat feels tight, like theres a lump there she cant swallow down.
She takes a step forward, but the guards move to stop her, their hands on their weapons, ready to take action at the slightest provocation.
Elena doesnt let the fear show.
This is… the only way.
Its the only way I can save you.
Alexanders laugh is bitter, a broken sound that cuts through the silence of the room.
Save me? His eyes flicker with disbelief.
By handing me over to him? By choosinghim Elena feels like the floor is dropping out from under her.
Every word he speaks hits her like a punch to the chest.
But she stands tall, even though she feels smaller than she ever has in her life.
She cant tell him the truthnot now, not when everything is so fragile.
You dont understand, she says, struggling to keep the edge of panic from creeping into her voice.
I didnt have a choice.
Rafael… he wont stop until youre dead.
Hell kill you if I dont do this.
If I dont make him think Im choosing him, that Im finally giving in… Then youre just as lost as I thought, Alexander spits, his eyes blazing with betrayal.
He shakes his head, taking a step back.
You shouldve trusted me.
You shouldve trustedus Ido She takes a shaky breath, trying to steady her nerves.
This is all part of the plan, part of the act.
But it feels like shes losing herself in the process.
The line between what shes pretending to be and who she truly is is blurring.
But Alexander doesnt see that.
He sees only betrayal.
His gaze hardens, and he steps back, as though he cant bear to be near her.
He turns his head away, his jaw clenched tight.
Then you made your choice, he says, voice cold now.
And Ill make mine.
Elena feels like shes suffocating.
Her chest tightens, and it becomes hard to breathe.
But she knows she cant let him see how much his words are breaking her.
She cant show him that hes rightthat she is choosing to let him go for the greater good, even though it feels like shes tearing her own soul in half.
One of the guards steps forward, signaling that its time.
Elena cant stop them now.
She cant change this moment.
Alexander… She says his name like its a prayer, like its the last time shell ever say it.
The thought stabs at her, sharp and cruel.
She reaches out to him, but he pulls back, shaking his head.
Dont, he mutters, his voice raw with emotion.
Just… dont.
Hes walking away now, and Elena wants to run after him, to scream, to tell him everything.
But she cant.
Not yet.
She has to keep playing the part.
She has to keep the lie going for just a little longer.
As Alexander is pushed out of the room, Elena watches him go, her heart in her throat, the weight of the decision shes made nearly crushing her.
The door slams behind him with a finality that makes her knees buckle.
She stumbles, almost losing her balance, but she catches herself.
She cant afford to fall apart now.
The guards leave her standing there, alone in the cold, empty room.
For a moment, she just stands there, breathing in the silence, trying to gather her shattered pieces.
Ill fix this, she whispers to herself, the words barely audible, but theyre enough.

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She has to believe them.
She has to believe that somehow, shell make things right again.
Her mind races, her heart still pounding in her chest.
She cant let this be the end.
She cant let this be how everything falls apart.
Theres still a chance to make things right, to finish what they started.
She just has to find a way.
Elena takes a deep breath, wiping away the tear that had managed to slip down her cheek.
She straightens her back, forcing herself to take control again.
Theres no room for weakness now.
No room for doubts.
She turns, her gaze hardening as she steps toward the door.
Ill fix this, she repeats under her breath, her voice more certain this time.
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