Shadows In Durango

Chapter 108

*****Sofia's POV*****

"Are you still a virgin Sofia?" He asks, as my heart sinks.

My stomach lurches, the sudden question hanging in the air like a dark overpowering cloud.

The words hit me harder than I had ever expected, leaving me breathless, trapped between the crushing weight of fear and the sickening truth of just how far Ashton was willing to push this.

His eyes gleam with something dark, something predatory, and I want nothing more than to retreat into myself, to escape the situation, but I can't.

I have literally nowhere to run or to hide...

My hand tightens around the water bottle, the plastic creaking under my grip as I try to hold it together, to keep the panic at bay. I force my breath to remain steady, but inside, I'm unraveling quicker than I can even comprehend.

I know the question isn't just a question. It's a test, a way for him to see if he can break me, if he can control me any further. He wants to see how I react, whether I'll flinch or crumble or whether I'll just give in. But I won't give him that satisfaction.

I can't.

I look at him, my heart hammering in my chest, trying to project that I was calm, trying to keep the mask in place.

"That's really none of your business Ashton, come on now..." I reply, my voice shaking despite my best effort to sound firm. It's a weak answer, but it's the only defense I have.

His smile widens, but there's no warmth in it. It's a cold, calculated expression, one that only makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up even more.

"Oh, I think it is though, Sofia. I think I have a right to know if my girlfriend has wasted herself on another man..." He states, before his smile quickly falls and he looks straight through me.

him refer to

felt safe with him, unlike how I had ever felt around Ashton. "We aren't together

know what he would attempt

see, it's all just a part of the game with you isn't it? You've been running, hiding, avoiding everyone who's ever tried to care about you... but you can't run from me anymore. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I actually think you love the idea of being chased and sought after... but I've eventually caught you now Sofia, so does that mean you're mine to keep?" He suddenly stands, causing my muscles to harden and tense

he saying? He sounded

feel the walls of the basement closing in on me and I try to suppress the urge to curl into myself, to escape into my mind and away from his gaze, but I just stay

keep my eyes trained on his, fighting the tremor in my hands as he takes

between us like a taut wire, and every second

feel the cold sweat forming on my skin, the burn in my chest, and the bile rising at the back of my throat as his words echo

least

can't force me into anything. I won't let you." I

He doesn't even flinch.

both. "Oh, Sofia, you don't have a choice in the matter because I just love to win. It might be forced in the beginning, but soon enough, you'll love me. I'll keep you down here until you worship me. As long as it takes!" He states, before moving to take a firm hold of my wrist as I

he doing

it's no use against his strength, as he pulls me

are you doing?! Stop this!" I argue, before he begins to tug me back towards the bedroom, sending my heart rate

never let you break

take things this far, but

bed, as he remains stood by the door, breathing heavily and watching

bathroom already. You're filthy and your face is horrific to look at. I'll be back down for you later and you don't want to piss me off more

part of his game? Tormenting me until I fully

him climbing the steps, jingling his keys before locking the basement door - trapping me

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my guard and break down in deep sobs, choking as I fall in to a

silence after