I Ran From My Psycho Step-brother Straight Into The Alpha's Lap novel Chapter 45

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

Sophie’s frustration erupted as she kicked her feet and yelled into the dimness of her room. “Sophie, stop,” a commanding voice cut through the air, and her body froze instantly at the sound.

“Torin?” she called out, her voice quivering with the remnants of fear and confusion.

“Yes,” came his deep, gravelly response. “Are you okay?”

In that moment, Sophie felt anything but okay. Her heart raced, and a wave of anxiety washed over her, but she was determined not to reveal her turmoil to him. She nodded, even though he couldn’t see her in the shadows. Taking a deep breath, she attempted to steady herself. “It was just a bad dream; I’m sorry to bother you,” she added, her words laced with a hint of embarrassment.

“What was it about?” he inquired, his tone shifting to one of genuine concern.

“Just my past,” she replied, her voice low and heavy. She wasn’t in the mood to delve into the dark corners of her mind with him, not now.

She felt the mattress shift as he settled himself at the edge of her bed, and his presence was both comforting and intimidating. “Are you okay now?” he asked, his voice softer than she had ever heard it with her.

“Yes,” Sophie murmured, her gaze fixed on the wall. “I’m sorry for waking you.”

“You didn’t,” he reassured her, and for a brief moment, silence enveloped them. “Was it about when you were attacked?” he asked gently, his voice almost a whisper.

“Yeah,” Sophie admitted, her heart tightening at the memory. She was still grappling with the fear that clung to her from the dream, a shadow in her mind that refused to dissipate.

“You’re safe here, Sophie. Nothing and no one can touch you,” Torin said firmly, his words wrapping around her like a warm blanket.

Sophie let out a humorless laugh, a sound devoid of joy, and remained silent, the weight of his promise heavy in the air.

“Why did you laugh?” Torin probed, his brow furrowing in confusion.

Sophie shook her head, a bitter smile tugging at her lips. “You obviously don’t know my brother and his friends,” she replied, the thought of them sending a chill down her spine.

Torin fell silent, and Sophie took the opportunity to lie back down, hoping he would take the hint and leave her to her thoughts. To her relief, he did.

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