Chapter 1
He tightened his arms, locking her firmly in his embrace, and murmured softly, "Sofia, don't hide from me."
He never intended to hurt her, wanting to pamper her for a lifetime, yet he had no choice but to bind her to his side in this manner…
Trapped in his arms, Sofia felt an unusual sensation wash over her heart upon hearing his words.
His voice was full of fatigue, yet it seemed to carry a plea.
A plea?
How could that be…
A man like him, when had he ever begged someone, and where would he know to consider the feelings of others.
Sofia was like a little hedgehog he held, always on alert, wanting to protect herself, unaware that in deploying her quills, she would wound him deeply.
Being held by him like this made her very uncomfortable. She wanted to move but then heard his suppressed voice, "Stop squirming, or neither of us will sleep tonight."
The tone was calm but carried an underlying threat.
As expected, she dared not move again, lying stiffly in his arms.