Sofia

I stood in the center of the bedroom, the silence of the mansion ringing in my ears, my heart felt heavy, a dull ache pulsing behind my ribs. I hadn't expected that reaction. In my naivety, I thought telling him that Louis felt like nothing would be a triumph for him, a confirmation of his power over me. Instead, I had seen a flicker of raw hurt in those dark eyes.

I felt a sudden, sharp pang of guilt not just for hurting Luca, but for the mess I had made back at home. I had led Louis ...