Whispers of Deception

his grip was tight on her arm, making it impossible for her to pull away. She stumbled slightly,

g from crystal chandeliers, expensive paintings hung on the walls, but Sop

, swiped a card, and pushed i

e stepping inside. "You're a monste

called worse," he replied with a calmness that see

le, and tall windows showed a beautiful view of the city lights, but Sophia di

me?" she asked with a

yes watching her closely. "I think you alr

riated by his response "I'm not some

s gaze still locked on her. "You'll find that

coming. Then he stopped in his tracks and turned, walking towards the bed much to Sophia's surprise and made himself comfortable. Easton sat on the edge of

ddenly, his voice c

almost stopping in her th

lothes", Easton repeated

ly, shaking her he

ice," he said, his voice low and threatening. "Do it, or

ss hating that she had no way out of this. Slowly, she closed her eyes and reached fo

uld have noticed Easton's Adams apple bob up and down

ed over her chest, holding the rest of the little fabric left. She opened her eyes and looked

with annoyance, although she w

lothes on", he responded, with

e said, her voice s

e what to do?" he asked, standing up and. walking towards her, h

world now and I

him, her chest he

hate you]," s

releasing her chin. "H

Sophia's heart pounded, but she refused to back away, s

ce calm but cold, his sharp eyes scann

Sophia snapped, though he

Then why is your body

neck, sending a shiver through her despite herself, He didn't touch her he

ear, his voice smooth and quiet. "Your

g. "Stay away from me," she said grittin

his lips hover close to her ear. "You're strong, I'll give yo

with hatred. But Easton just smiled, calm and unbothered, slowly, he

t brush of his fingers, and she

low. "Your body knows who's

g the fabric of her shirt, she held her breath, and forced h

e said, her voice steady now,

rushing the edge of her jaw so lightly

," he said quietly

, her anger bubbling to the surface. "You

inted on his face. "Maybe," he said casually. "Bu

d it, then glanced back at her one last ti

er knees gave out, and she sank to the floor, tears streaming

of her that had felt something during hi

e whispered, w

he beginning, a