Chapter 13 Bonds Of Blood And Secrets

• Sophia hesitated outside Adrian’s study, her fingers poised just above the heavy wooden door. The past few days had brought them closer, yet she still found herself second-guessing whether she could approach him with personal matters. But this wasn’t something she could avoid. Taking a deep breath, she knocked softly.
• “Come in,” Adrian’s voice called out from within.
• She stepped inside, finding him seated at his desk, his sharp features illuminated by the soft glow of the desk lamp. He glanced up, his eyes momentarily softening as they met hers.