Sophia's POV.
Father gave me Ray's phone number and I went embarrassingly to my room to call him. I knew I shouldn't be doing this because it would make him feel important or that he had a chance with me, but I had no choice.
There was no one else to truly defend me from Alessandro. If Alessandro were to act violently and attempt to take me away, Father would not be able to stop him, and the police wouldn't do anything if they were called either. Ray, despite being a weakling, might be able to do something.
Letting out a deep sigh, I dialed his number and without hesitation, he answered, as if recognizing my number.
"Hello, Ray," I muttered, my voice shaking nervously.
"Sophia? Is this you?" He asked, sounding surprised.
"Yes, it's me," I replied flatly.
"I thought you didn't
