Sophie was mesmerized. She was astounded. Not only because of the dagger, but also because of Axel’s ability to create a ploy. How did he come up with this? However, he was a very charming man. He was not one to throw a surprise. Sophie wondered for a second, before she returned her gaze at the dagger in her left hand. She drew it. Fascinated, she held it how she did, a few years ago, while she was still training. She could not believe this was a coincidence. Axel had to know she used to have one, otherwise, out of all the things he could have given her, he wouldn’t choose a dagger, would he? “I do…” Sophie responded, before turning around to see the Mastermind behind all of this. “And how did you come up with a dagger as a gift?” “For protection?” The Alpha put his left hand in his

