Sophia’s P.O.V

 “Stop!” I screamed, my voice cracking as it bounced off the walls. “Get away from her! Don’t…don’t you touch her again!”

He lifted his head slowly, like he’d been waiting for me to shout. When his eyes landed on me, a cold shiver sliced straight down my spine. His lips curled into a smile that didn’t reach his eyes…didn’t even pretend to.

“Oh,” he drawled, turning fully to face me. “You’re finally here. I thought I’d have ...