Sophia
The door opened, but no one stood on the other side. A shiver ran down my spine as I took one tentative step into the room.
My eyes scanned the familiar space until they landed on a dark figure standing by the fireplace. The only light source in the room was from the fire, and even though his back was to me, I knew it was Darius.
I didn’t say anything as I stood by the door.
A few minutes passed, and I wondered if he knew I was there until he finally turned around.
“My queen, thanks for coming to see me.” His voice greeted me in a friendly tone.
I wanted to retort, “I didn’t have much choice in the matter,” but I bit my tongue and put on the most convincing smile I could muster.
“You look ravishing.” His eyes roamed over the length of my body hungrily, and he closed the d
