Chapter 46
Sophie's POV
"Let go of me," I said, trying to wriggle my hands free from his grip. The coldness of his touch sent a shiver down my spine, and I fought against the wave of dizziness that threatened to consume me.
"Tell me you love me, then I will let go," he replied, his voice low and insistent, as if he truly believed he could manipulate me into submission.
"Over my dead body," I spat back, the words laced with venom. "I will never love you, Alex. Let me repeat it for your f*****g ears: it's Julian I love."
A cruel smile flickered across his face, but it quickly faded. "It's like you really don't know what's happening here. Julian wants you out of his life."
His words sliced through me, sharper than any blade. I kicked him hard in the groin, and he released me with a grun
