I Ran From My Psycho Step-brother Straight Into The Alpha's Lap novel Chapter 57

**When Night Grows Softer Hope Returns To Lead Us by Asa Rowan Finn 57**

Sophie let out a weary sigh as she completed her shift and clocked out, a sense of dread settling in her stomach at the thought of having to speak with Torin. It felt as if the weight of the world rested squarely on her shoulders, and she had Kyle to thank for this predicament. He had made it abundantly clear that there would be no escaping this conversation.

As they walked across the street to where the car was parked, the evening air was cool against her skin, but it did little to ease her anxiety. The streetlights flickered on, casting a soft glow around them. Once they settled into the car, Kyle turned to her with a look that brooked no argument. “Call him,” he commanded, his tone leaving no room for debate.

“But…” Sophie hesitated, her mind racing.

Kyle shook his head firmly, his expression unyielding. “Call him.”

With a reluctant sigh, Sophie pulled out her phone, navigating to her favorites where Torin’s number was stored. She pressed the call button and held the phone to her ear, her heart racing as it began to ring. Each tone felt like a countdown, amplifying her anxiety.

Torin picked up almost instantly. “Sophie?” His voice resonated with a deep intensity that sent a shiver down her spine. “What’s wrong?” he demanded, concern laced with urgency. The abruptness of his tone startled her, leaving her momentarily speechless.

“Uh, Sophie,” he snapped, his voice sharp. “What happened?”

Wow, he really is intense tonight. “Nothing happened,” she finally managed, scrambling for the right words. “Well, I mean, something did happen, but Madison and Kyle handled it. There’s no need to worry. That’s not why I’m calling. I—”

“What happened, Sophie?” His voice dropped to a low, dangerous timbre that made her heart race even faster.

Sophie exhaled slowly, trying to calm the storm of emotions within her. “Look, it was nothing serious. Just two guys attacked us; Kyle said they were wolves. But like I said, nothing really happened. Kyle and Madison took care of them. By the way, Madison is amazing,” she rambled, desperately trying to divert the conversation.

“Put Kyle on the phone,” Torin demanded, cutting through her thoughts.

With an eye roll, Sophie pulled the phone away from her ear and passed it to Kyle, who took it as if he had been anticipating this moment. “Yeah,” he said, his voice steady. “She’s not hurt,” he reassured Torin right away.

Sophie tuned out as Kyle began to recount the events of the evening, her mind drifting. She had lived through it; she didn’t need to hear the details recounted again. When Kyle finished, he handed the phone back to her with a slight nod.

Reluctantly, Sophie took it. “Hello?” she said, her voice a mix of annoyance and fatigue.

“Are you okay?” Torin’s voice was softer now, tinged with concern.

“I’m fine, just like I told you. Kyle and Madison took care of everything,” she replied, a hint of irritation creeping into her tone.

“Kyle mentioned you have something else to tell me,” Torin continued, his tone shifting back to that familiar intensity.

“Of course he did,” Sophie said, shooting a scowl at Kyle, who merely shrugged. Taking a deep breath, she prepared to share the news that had been gnawing at her. “So, Kevin came into the shop today.” She paused, sensing the silence on the other end. It was unsettling. “I don’t really know how it all unfolded. I told him I couldn’t go out with him, but…” her voice trailed off, uncertainty creeping in as she remembered the pressure he had put on her.

“Anyway, he kind of pushed me, and I sort of agreed to go out with him tomorrow,” she blurted out, the words tumbling from her lips in a rush.

Silence stretched between them, and she felt a knot tighten in her stomach. “Torin?” she ventured softly.

“I’ll take care of it,” he said, his voice low and chilling, sending a shiver down her spine.

“What are you going to do?” she asked, suddenly worried about Kevin’s safety.

“Not for you to worry about,” he snapped, his anger palpable.

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