Chapter 246

"Done."

Having double-checked the knot he just tied won't come undone, Brandon

murmured, lifting his head to see Sophia gazing at him with a complex look in her eyes.

Their gazes locked, and he couldn't help but look back at her. When their eyes met, a flicker of awkwardness crossed Sophia's face. She looked away.

"Thanks."

She whispered her gratitude, turning to leave, when suddenly her arm was caught.

Brandon's grip was gentle, just a light hold. Sophia had to stop in her tracks, but she didn't turn around.

She knew what this gesture from Brandon meant.

Since last night's fling, they hadn't talked about it directly, both tacitly avoiding the topic. As adults fully capable of taking responsibility for their actions, they were well aware of what they were doing.

Not bringing it up didn't stem from an inability to face it, but from a clear understanding that this lapse of control shouldn't have happened, yet they chose to let it slide.

you refuse last

at her profile, asked in

her lips slightly, finding the question exceptionally embarrassing and

the

addicted to a man's

still spit

he hadn't anticipated

didn't have the guts to look back at him, "Just got swept up in

colder as he asked. Sophia's gaze faltered for a moment, and then she

pressed on, "An

of hesitation, Sophia turned to face him and lightly nodded,

A spot-on summary.

smile, then quickly let it fade, "Sophia, you

didn't deny it, speaking softly, "I guess no woman could resist

waste it," Brandon stepped closer as he

Instinctively, Sophia stepped back.

the imposing presence of his tall figure made her brain short-circuit, leaving her

even closer. She had no choice but to keep retreating until her back was up against the

behind her, his gaze slowly moving to her

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