Chapter 11 Punished For Disobeying

• My heart dropped at his words, and I froze in place, unable to process what he had just said. My voice trembled as I stammered, “You can’t be serious…”
• Theo’s eyes narrowed, his patience clearly wearing thin. “Do I look like I’m joking, Sofia?” His voice was low, dangerous, and full of authority. “I don’t repeat myself. Either you do it, or I’ll have someone else do it for you.”
• I shook my head, my breath coming in short, panicked gasps. “No… I won’t do it.” My voice was weak, but I managed to stand my ground, even though I knew how powerless I was.