Sophia’s P.O.V

He gave a small, humorless laugh and took a step closer. “Everything,” he said softly. “They have everything to do with this. You think you can build a new life and I’ll just disappear? You think you can erase me?”

“Stop it,” I said quickly, backing up. “You’re scaring me.”

“Good,” he said simply. “Maybe now you’ll listen.”

“I’ll listen to what exactly? Tristan…” I broke off, shaking my head, my heart pounding so ...