“Excellent!” The director screams again, and clapping erupts from everywhere.
I put a hand over my head, feeling all prickly and hot. I need a cup of ice and a moment away from him.
“Soph?”
I fake a cough.
“Water?”
I nod.
“Can I get a bottle of water, please?” Alexander says.
In two seconds, he’s opening a bottle for me. I gulp faster than I can breathe, hoping to clear the images in my head. It’s like I was hypnotized.
“Are you okay?” He asks.
I exhale deeply as soon as I drop my hand and turn to him. I search his eyes, not sure of what I’m expecting to find. But all I know is he does something really dangerous to me just from looking at me.
“You did well.” He says, lips spreading a little.
I nod as I get myself out of my head. When I raise my eyes, I see everyone smiling and t
