BOUND BY DECEPTION
“But you’re stronger than you imagine. You have strength, you have tenacity, you have it. And no matter what happens out of it, we’ll face it together, my children”
Ethan nodded reluctantly, wiping at his teary eyes. “If this is what it takes... then I won’t stop you, Sophia. But promise me one thing.” He pointed a finger to her sister.
Sophia looked at him, her heart longing. “What is it?”
“Don’t let him break you,” Ethan said, his voice brutal despite his tears. “Don’t let Alexander Blackwood turn you into someone you’re not.”
Sophia reached out, pulling her brother into a hug. “I promise,” she whispered, though deep down, she wasn’t sure if it was a promise she could keep.