William froze completely, maintaining his raised arm position for nearly a minute before coming to his senses. He turned his face slightly, squinting at the person beside him. Long hair covered half her face, but from the body's silhouette, he immediately concluded—it was Sophia!

The woman who had stubbornly insisted on moving away from his territory was now lying quietly beside him.

In the pitch-dark room, he gently lifted his hand, wanting to touch her ...