Striking a chord, breaking his armor

"Good morning, sweetheart," Alejandro said in a husky tone, his smirk growing even wider. Marisa's heart raced as she gazed at his face, utterly entranced by his rugged handsomeness. She quickly pushed aside any inappropriate thoughts, realizing that she had fallen asleep at Dave's place the night before. Confusion overcame her as she pondered how she ended up in Alejandro's bed instead of Dave's. A disturbing thought dawned on her, suspecting that Alejandro might have orchestrated this unexpected scenario. The idea that Alejandro might have harmed Dave sent shivers of fear down her spine, finally motivating her to speak up.

"What am I doing here? Where is Dave?" Marisa questioned, her voice trembling with concern. Alejandro's lips curled into a sinister smirk.

"You mean that bastard who dared to get close to you?" Alejandro sneered.

"Where the hell is he?" Marisa asked, her apprehension growing as she feared the worst.

"I taught him a bitter lesson last night. He's probably chilling