William sneered. "You think you could kill me?"

Sophia swallowed her frustration, deciding not to argue with him.

"Well then, let Sophia stay with you," Sebastian said with a grin, looking at William. "The security here is pretty good. If she really tries to kill you, we'll have time to save you."

William, eyes closed and seemingly too exhausted to protest, waved a hand in a half-hearted gesture of agreement.

Sophia felt a surge of irritation. Her stomach was already ...