I Ran From My Psycho Step-brother Straight Into The Alpha's Lap novel Chapter 41

**When Night Grows Softer Hope Returns To Lead Us by Asa Rowan Finn**

**Chapter 41**

That evening, as Sophie sat down to dinner, her phone rang unexpectedly. Glancing at the screen, she noticed an unfamiliar number lighting up. Curiosity piqued, she answered, “Hello?”

A familiar voice responded, “Hey Sophie, it’s Kevin.”

Her heart skipped a beat. “Oh, hi,” she replied, her tone a mix of surprise and uncertainty. She excused herself from the table, feeling the weight of her family’s gaze, and made her way to the sanctuary of her room, gently closing the door behind her.

“I hope I’m not interrupting anything important,” Kevin said, his voice warm yet laced with a hint of apprehension.

“You’re good. What can I do for you?” Sophie inquired, her mind racing with questions about the purpose of his call. She hadn’t anticipated this conversation, and a flutter of anxiety danced in her stomach.

“I was wondering if I could take you to dinner tomorrow night?” he asked, his tone hopeful.

Sophie paused, caught off guard by his invitation. The prospect of dinner with Kevin stirred a mix of emotions within her. Part of her hesitated—she wasn’t sure she wanted to go—but the last thing she wanted was to hurt his feelings. “Um, sure,” she finally said, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Great! I’ll swing by to pick you up around six. Does that work for you?” he asked, his enthusiasm palpable.

“S-six? Uh, yeah, I can make that work,” she responded, feeling a slight tremor in her voice.

“What’s your address?” he continued, oblivious to her internal turmoil.

“Oh, um, just a second,” Sophie said, her heart racing. She muted the call and tiptoed down the stairs, glancing at her family who were engaged in their own conversations. “What’s the address here?” she asked, feeling a wave of awkwardness wash over her.

Kyle, Madison, and Levi paused their chatter, looking up at her with varying degrees of curiosity. “Who wants to know?” Kyle asked, his tone edged with suspicion.

“Uh, Kevin, this police officer from the coffee shop,” she explained, feeling a flush creep up her cheeks. “He, uh, wants to take me out to dinner.”

Levi’s gaze dropped to the floor, while Madison and Kyle exchanged glances, their expressions unreadable. “So, I need the address,” Sophie prompted, her discomfort growing.

“Tell him you’ll meet him there,” Kyle suggested, his tone dismissive.

Sophie felt a pang of confusion. “You guys don’t have to take me. He said he can pick me up,” she insisted, hoping to quell their apparent disapproval.

“We’re taking you,” Kyle replied firmly, returning to his meal as if the conversation were closed. Sophie sighed, sensing the finality in his words, and trudged back up to her room.

Once inside, she took a deep breath, trying to steady her racing heart. “Kevin? Sorry about that. Um, can I actually just meet you there? It works better for, uh, my schedule,” she stammered, feeling embarrassed by her own awkwardness.

“Sure,” he replied with an ease that put her somewhat at ease. “I’ll send you the name of the restaurant and the location so you have it on your phone.”

“Great, thanks,” Sophie said, her voice slightly brighter.

“I’m really looking forward to this, Sophie,” he added, his tone sincere.

“Oh, great,” she echoed, though her enthusiasm felt forced.

“All right. I’ll see you then,” he said, a note of finality in his voice.

“Okay,” Sophie replied, a hint of uncertainty lingering in her tone. “Bye.”

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