Andrew? Was he really Andrew, Alex's brother, the same one who had conspired with Matt and Sophia to kill Alex? My instincts kicked in, and I couldn't help but step back, wary of his extended hand. Andrew seemed to notice my hesitation but chose to dismiss it with a smile. He then shifted his attention to Alex and remarked, "Looks like the girl you brought back is still recovering from the journey. But don't worry, Alex. We'll have plenty of time to get acquainted."
Alex stood protectively between Andrew and me, deliberately shielding me from any potential harm. His voice firm, he warned, "Andrew, leave her alone."
"Oh? Quite possessive, aren't you?" Andrew's gaze intensified as he turned his scrutiny towards me, his interest seemingly growing. "Now you've piqued my curiosity even more."
