Rather than relieved, the man looked more frightened. “Why?” he asked quietly.
“Because I want you to pass along a message,” Alexander said, the deep growl of the Ice King creeping into his tone again.
“Sure,” the man said hesitantly. “To who?”
“Your employer. And anyone else foolish enough to associate with a pathetic excuse for a criminal like you,” Alexander said coldly. “Ella is under my protection, as is the rest of her family. Anyone who dares to make a move against them from now on will answer to me. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you what that means.”
The man’s face paled, and he nodded once, never taking his eyes off Alexander.
“And one more thing,” Alexander added. “Whoever is helping Amanda—I’m coming for them.”
“I…” The man began uncertainly.
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