His Trophy His War
Clara shoved harder, lungs burning, hair plastered to her forehead.
“Russo doesn’t own you!” she shouted.
For a split second, Sofia faltered. Then she laughed, sharp and bitter. “He doesn’t have to. I own myself.”
She stepped onto the boat.
Clara dove.
Her fingers snagged Sofia’s coat. The world lurched. Sofia whipped around, eyes blazing, and slammed a fist into Clara’s shoulder. Pain shot through her arm, but Clara clung tighter. They crashed against the boat’s railing, tangled, the flash drive clutched in Sofia’s hand.