Alex caught up to Victoria quickly, he moved in front of her and blocked her path.
"Victoria listen to me. I am not your enemy. But there is something in this alley and we need to get out of here. I can explain everything if you just come with me. I promise you're not in any danger from me, I would never hurt you." He told her, looking directly into her eyes.
Of course, she was completely within her right to never forgive him, but he wasn't going to give up trying to protect her. Not with Nyaira around. Not with the attack on the college imminent. Not with everything going on.
"I'm sorry I lied to you, but I had to. Don't you see? I couldn't risk you knowing who I was because I knew you'd be scared, I knew you wouldn't trust me. I've been trying to protect you this whole time, from the truth about me and from everything else that might harm you. That's why I invited you to stay at my place. Tomorrow night there is going to be an attack at the college, and I need you out of the fray so it can be stopped without you coming to any harm."