Chapter 21 A Clumsy Yet Effective Tactic

With Tessa's soft hands holding his, Alexander's heart pounded so fiercely that he could barely feel the pain from his wound. In truth, he hadn't entirely injured himself on purpose—it had been a genuine lapse in focus that led to the slip of the knife. Yet, with his reflexes, he could have easily stopped in time, resulting in nothing more than a shallow scratch. But as he watched Tessa and Jacob growing closer, jealousy surged within him, and in a moment of reckless impulse, he pressed the blade down just a bit harder. Still, he made sure not to cut too deeply, fearing he might scare Tessa.