Captured by him

rdered him, but his gaze never left Sophia, "Now that you a

pounding, "I found something", her voice trembling,

quickly, "This is interesting", he said finally , "But it's not still

of fear and determination, "I

your time is running out, find the

en he noticed Sophia was walking behind him,"one more thing", he said , without turning to face Sophia, "

mble upon something that

r flashing in her mind, "I understand", She replied quietly, "I'

o said, and

..

chair, and her gaze met a tray of food on the table,

back and resumed her work, he

a's eyes ached from the constant strain, but she forced herself

ar man with sharp features standing in the doorway. He had the same dark eyes

h a charming smile,

trying to gauge his i

n", he says stepping into the ro

nversation was headed, "I'm just tryi

hard, doesn't he? Don't worry , I'm not here to cause trouble. I just

ante than his playful demeanor suggested, "I'm just t

rious , "But be careful Sophia, this world is

ophia's spine, "I'll keep tha

g, don't hesitate to ask me, I'm h

t from Nico, but there was something about him that made her uneasy. She re

r work, she knew she was close , but close wasn't good enoug

ht wore on, Sophia worked tirelessly, determined to uncover the trut

a fell asleep on the cha

ock at her door. She groggily rubbed her eyes open, and f

e door. She opened it to find Lucy, the kind

th a warm smile, "I brought you some br

, "Thank you Lucy," she said , accepting

hetically, "Nico can be very demand

a surge of encouragemen

s on her work, despite her best efforts

e wouldn't get lost this time . As she wandered through the mansion's lab

tly peeking through the gap , she saw

as she quickly

d up to find herself face to face with Nico, he was shirtless, and thei

s inches apart, Sophia ould see the inten

e full lips and her flushed cheeks. There was a moment of silence between them ,

rdened as he regained his composure , "What are you doing, sneaking ar

taking a break", She stammered, trying to regain her com

ace, I have told you before Miss Carter, be careful here, yo

t of his warning, "I underst

ding curtly , "We need results, and we nee

o's bare chest for a brief mo

couldn't shake the feeling