Adrian’s jaw tightened, he ran his hand through his hair. There was conflict in his face, but then he inhaled, an attempt at calming himself, seizing back control of the situation. Sophie waited. She had time. She had all the time she needed, and didn’t mind watching what Adrian’s response would be—what his next scenario was.
Adrian grabbed Sophie’s shoulders, caressing with his thumbs. “Look, Sophie, I know that you’ve been restless lately. But by doing this, you’re making this hard for me.”
Sophie's brows lifted.
"Making this hard for you?"
Adrian opened his mouth, then closed it again.
"That's not what I meant."
"No?" Sophie tilted her head. "Because I'm trying very hard to understand."
She took a step back.
"Yesterday you told me I was reading too much into things. Today I disc
