Chapter 41: Grave Punishment
Warning: Trigger Warning for Mild Child a***e. Don't read if you feel triggered.
SOPHIA
The drive home was quiet except for Riley's soft breathing from the backseat. Xenois pulled into my driveway and turned off the engine, but made no move to get out of the car.
"Sophia, about what happened today... I want you to know that I'm going to talk to Lumina. What she did was unacceptable, and there are going to be consequences."
I felt a surge of victory in me hearing this but i hid my smile and kept my voice soft and vulnerable.
"I don't want to cause problems in your marriage, Xenois. Maybe it's better if Riley and I just... step back. Find somewhere else to live."
"No." His response was immediate and forceful as he shook his head.
"Don't let her drive
