Dario's POV I felt a chill run down my spine as William Carver gazed at me. It felt like he was staring right into my very soul. What have I gotten myself into? I wondered, my leg trembling. Little wonder William Carver is feared and highly respected. He has a dangerous aura about him that suppresses whoever comes close. As I was thinking on how to escape him, I saw Sophia storming towards me, her eyes blazing with rage. The party was almost over, and some guests were already leaving. And there was no sight of Aubrey. I let out a sigh as Sophia approached. At least she rescued me from doom. "What's going on, Sophia?" I asked, trying to sound calm. "You know exactly what's going on, Dario," she spat, her voice venomous. "You're still pining after Aubrey, aren't you

