I Ran From My Psycho Step-brother Straight Into The Alpha's Lap novel Chapter 63

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

Madison approached from behind, balancing a plate laden with pizza and a chilled can of Coke. With a satisfied smile, she set the plate and drink on the coffee table, then knelt to rummage through the duffel bag resting on the floor. As she pulled out a towering stack of movies, she placed them carefully on the end table, creating a small mountain of cinematic treasures. Sophie’s eyes widened as she absorbed the sight of all those films.

“How many movies are we planning to watch?” Sophie inquired, curiosity lacing her voice.

Madison flashed her a playful grin. “We have a lot of classics to catch you up on!” She remembered the time she had asked Sophie about her favorite films, only to be met with a blank stare and the admission that she had never really had the opportunity to watch any movies during her childhood. “Alright, first up, we have the Twilight series. It’s all about vampires and werewolves. I highly recommend them,” she added, waggling her eyebrows mischievously.

“Then there are the Marvel movies—Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man, Black Widow… do any of those names ring a bell?” Madison continued, her enthusiasm palpable. But Sophie merely stared back at her, confusion etched on her face. “Okay, moving on! Lastly, we have the chick flicks. Think classics like The Notebook, Titanic, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Pitch Perfect, Me Before You, or The Devil Wears Prada.” Madison glanced at Sophie, who remained silent, her expression blank.

“That’s an overwhelming number of options. I honestly have no clue. Just pick one for us,” Sophie finally replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

“Alright then, let’s go with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey for the win—How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days it is! You’re going to love this one,” Madison declared, her excitement infectious. She swiftly set everything up, then settled down next to Sophie on the couch.

As the movie flickered to life on the screen, Sophie took a bite of her pizza, savoring the cheesy goodness. Soon, she found herself completely absorbed in the film, sharing laughter and the occasional tear with Madison. The two girls indulged in far more pizza than anyone would deem reasonable, their giggles filling the room as they moved from one movie to the next, pausing only to pop fresh popcorn.

At one point, Sophie wrapped herself in a soft blanket she had snagged from the back of the couch, feeling utterly content. She was having such a wonderful time that she wished it could last forever, but as the hours passed, her eyelids grew heavier, weighed down by sleep. Eventually, she felt herself being gently stirred, as if someone were moving her, but she was too exhausted to open her eyes. A light, feathery touch brushed against her forehead, but she couldn’t muster the energy to comprehend what it was. Soon, warmth enveloped her again, and she surrendered to the depths of a peaceful slumber.

The following morning, Sophie awoke from a deep sleep, her surroundings feeling foreign and confusing. She couldn’t recall how she had ended up in bed last night. As she sat up, a yawn escaped her lips, and she glanced down, relieved to find she was still dressed in the clothes from the previous evening. A smile crept onto her face as memories of the night flooded back—she couldn’t remember the last time she had enjoyed herself so thoroughly. She felt an overwhelming urge to find Madison and express her gratitude.

After a refreshing shower, she wrapped herself in a towel and ventured back into her room. Her gaze fell upon her closet, filled with a kaleidoscope of beautiful outfits. Today felt like a day to dress up, especially since it was clear she wouldn’t be heading to the coffee shop anytime soon. A frown flickered across her face as she thought about it, but she quickly shook it off. Perhaps today would be different; maybe yesterday was just a fleeting bad day.

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