Chapter 37: Miss trouble

Leaning in to her ear, "Stop pushing me too hard, little devil," he whispered, his warm breath caressing her skin. "If you behave, everything will be alright, just behave, Sofia."

Liam's voice was low and husky, a gentle warning that seemed to carry a deeper meaning. His words were a soft caress, a soothing balm that seemed to calm the air around them.

As he spoke, Liam's face was inches from Sofia's, his eyes burning with a fierce intensity. His gaze seemed to bore into her very soul, as if willing her to hear him, to respond to his words.

Sofia's face remained still, her eyes closed, her chest rising and falling with each shallow breath. But Liam's words seemed to penetrate deep into her subconscious, stirring something within her.

Liam's eyes never left Sofia's face as he whispered to her, his gaze burning with a desperate longing. He seemed to be pouring his heart and soul into his words, willing Sofia to come back to him, to respond to his love.

As he finished speaking, Liam's face remained inches from Sofia's, his eyes locked onto hers, his breath mingling with hers. The air around them seemed to vibrate with tension, as if the very fate of their love hung in the balance.

Around 6:45 am, Sofia slowly opened her eyes, groggily taking in her surroundings. She was met with an eerie silence, and as she looked around the room, she realized she was alone. There was no sign of Liam, or anyone else for that matter.

Sofia's mind was foggy, and her body ached all over. She tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over her, forcing her to lie back down. She closed her eyes, trying to remember what had happened. Fragments of memories flashed through her mind, but they were disjointed and unclear.

As she lay there, Sofia's ears strained to pick up any sound, but the silence was oppressive. She felt a shiver run down her spine, and her heart began to beat faster. Where was Liam? Why isn't he in his room?

As Sofia's memories began to resurface, she recalled the violent punishment kiss from Liam that had left her breathless and helpless. The memory of his lips crashing down on hers, the force of his kiss, and the way it had made her feel like she was drowning, all came flooding back.

A cold shiver ran down her spine as she remembered the way Liam's eyes had blazed with anger and desire, the way his fingers had dug into her skin, holding her in place. The memory of that kiss, and the way it had left her feeling shattered and vulnerable, made Sofia's heart racing with fear.

She felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, and her breath caught in her throat. Where was Liam now? Was he still angry with her? Would he hurt her again? The questions swirled in her mind, making her feel trapped and helpless.

Sofia's eyes scanned the room frantically, searching for any sign of Liam's presence. But the room was empty, the silence oppressive. She threw off the covers and slowly swung her legs over the side of the bed, her heart racing with anticipation.

As she stood up, Sofia's legs felt like jelly, and she had to grab onto the bedpost to steady herself. She took a few deep breaths, trying to calm her racing heart. Where was Liam? Why had he left her alone?

Sofia's eyes fell on the door, and she felt a surge of fear. What if Liam was waiting for her outside? What if he was still angry with her? She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should try to find him or hide and wait for him to come to her.

But as she stood there, frozen with indecision, Sofia heard the sound of footsteps outside the door. Her heart skipped a beat as she realized that Liam was coming back. And she had no idea what to expect.

The door was pushed open, and Sofia clenched her fist, expecting to see Liam. But instead, Vidal walked in, jumping in fright as he saw Sofia standing in front of the door. Or dear lord.

Sofia's eyes widened in surprise as she took in Vidal's appearance. He was out of the country for over a year now - when did he return?

"Vidal!" she called out his name, her voice shaking slightly.

A bright smile spread across Vidal's handsome face. "Mean sister-in-law, long time no see," he said, his voice dripping with warmth. "Do you miss me?"

Sofia smiled lightly, trying to play it cool. "No, I don't," she said, her voice teasing. "But Liam does miss you a lot."

Vidal's face turned hurt, his eyes clouding over with mock offense. "It's unfair you don't miss me," he said, his voice laced with humor.

Sofia chuckled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Sorry, Vidal. I'm just not that sentimental."

Vidal's face cleared, and he took a step closer to Sofia. "How are you feeling right now?" he asked, his voice filled with concern. He reached out to check her temperature, his hand brushing against her forehead.

Sofia flinched slightly, still feeling a bit tender from the previous day's events. "I'm okay, I think," she said, her voice a little shaky. "Just a bit...sore."

Vidal's eyes narrowed, his gaze scanning Sofia's face. "Sore?" he repeated. "What happened, Sofia?"

Sofia's eyes darted away, her face growing hot with embarrassment. She didn't want to tell Vidal about the fight she had with Liam, or the punishment kiss that had left her feeling shattered. "Nothing," she muttered. "Just...nothing."

Vidal's eyes narrowed, his gaze scanning Sofia's face. "Miss trouble, come on," he said, his voice low and even. "I know something's wrong. You can tell me. I'm Liam's friend, but I'm also your friend."

Sofia's eyes darted away, her face growing hot with embarrassment. She didn't want to tell Vidal about the fight she had with Liam, or the punishment kiss that had left her feeling shattered. "Nothing," she muttered. "Just...nothing."

Vidal's eyes flashed with concern, but he didn't push the issue. Instead, he gently took Sofia's arm and led her to the bed. "Sit down," he said, his voice soft. "I'll get you some water."

Sofia sat down, feeling a mix of emotions. She was grateful for Vidal's concern,

As Vidal walked out of the room to get the water, Sofia couldn't help but think about how much she trusted him. Vidal had always been kind to her, and she knew that he would do anything to protect her.

But as she thought about Liam, Sofia's heart sank. She knew she realy cross Liam's line yesterday.