Sophia stood at the doorway like a malfunctioning robot.Her brain screamed, Run.Her pride screamed, Do not give him the satisfaction.Alex’s voice screamed, If you disobey me, I will personally drag you back here by the hair.
She inhaled sharply.
Christoph watched her calmly, as if he had all the time in the world. As if her entire nervous system was not currently on fire.
Behind her, Dominic peeked from behind the hallway pillar, eyes huge, miming prayers with both hands.
It was the reminder she needed.
Alex. Consequences. Spain. No electronics. A month of torture.
With a strangled sigh, Sophia stepped inside.
The door clicked shut behind her and she flinched like she had just trapped herself in a lion enclosure.
Christoph noticed. Of course he did. He noticed everything.
She walk
