Chapter Twenty-Three
There are few things in this world as dangerous as a strong woman who has finally opened her heart to love, only to be betrayed. Emery's presence at the ball, at the patio doors, witnessing the moment she and Ian might be falling in love, pierced Sofia's heart. All of the passion she had been feeling curled around itself until it formed a tight, impenetrable ball in the pit of her stomach. Her feet became like lead and their dancing slowed. She needed to hold Ian's shoulder for support, but was sickened by his touch.
"Sofia..." he began.
He knew. She could see in his eyes that he knew he had lost her.
Heat burned the back of her throat. Angry tears welled in her eyes, but she did not blink them away. She leveled an accusing look at him, moving away from him and lea
