Sophia's confusion deepened, unable to reconcile the man who had taken her so fiercely with the one now feeding her gently, handling her with unexpected patience.
As the meal went on, Sophia felt herself slowly relaxing under his attentive gaze, yet her mind was still reeling.
She couldn't shake his words from before, wondering if there could be truth behind them. Did he feel something for her? Or was it another game, another way to pull her deeper into his grasp?
"You keep surprising me," she murmured softly, her voice almost a whisper as she finally found the courage to speak.
Ross chuckled, low and deep, the sound rumbling through the quiet room. "You'll find I have many surprises, Sophia. But you should get used to it. After all, this is only the beginning."
The subtle promise in his words left her pulse racing, and as he handed her the last bite, his fingers brushed against her lips, lingering for a moment longer than necessary.
