CHAPTER 14

Sophia’s POV

Daniel barged into my apartment. “Let her go!” he shouted at Elijah.

Elijah reluctantly stepped away. More tears filled my eyes.

“What’s happening, Sophia?” Daniel asked as he came over to my side, looking like he wanted to punch Elijah.

“It’s nothing,” I whispered, brushing away my tears with the back of my hand and trying to control my overwhelming emotions.

As Daniel arrived, a wave of calm washed over me, settling my restless mind. In that moment, I realized that without him, I might have crumbled and confided everything to Elijah.

Daniel turned toward Elijah. I could see his mouth twitching, as if he was trying to hold back his angry, sharp-edged words. His stance showed that he was doing his best not to cause any more trouble. And yet, at the same time, he wanted to protect me.

Elijah began to calm down, to my relief. I could see him struggling to control himself. “You and I have got to talk,” he said sternly to Daniel. “Outside.”

“Fine,” Daniel answered