Chapter 25 Chapter 25
Sophia's Pov
“You did what! Why would you agree to such an invitation, knowing well Marcus can harm you?” Ethan shouted, his voice loud enough that the walls shook. I could see fears written in his eyes. They were understandable. The fear Marcus could want to use the opportunity to harm me.
“I know, just calm down and watch out” I responded to him calmly. I have a plan just the same way Marcus must have planned something he would do to me.
“I should calm down, when you are putting your life in danger?” Ethan questions again, clenching his fists tightly, anger burning through his eyes.
“I'm playing smart on this, I promise you, he won't harm me this time” I replied. I couldn't tell him how and what exactly I'm going to do there. I couldn't also tell him about my rebirth. It's a secret he shouldn't know about me.
“How could you even agree to go to such a ceremony with him, after everything he did to you? Sophia have you forgotten?” He asked to move closer to me. His eyes staring directly into mine.
I couldn't look at his face that moment so I lowered my head down.
“ I said, if he tries to hurt me there again, I have my own plans!” I repeated.
“ You are too timid to even face him, what if your so-called plan didn't work as planned! You would be in danger and all this while he had been searching for means to get you. You have the chance to do that already!” He half yelled. Ethan couldn't believe I'm accepting this from Marcus. He hated Marcus so much now.
I remained silent, yes he was right but I couldn't allow an incident which had happened to me repeat itself.
“ You know what? I would go with you”
“No! Ethan you can't go there with me” I reply sharply, cutting him off.
“Why?” Ethan asked.
I took a long breath and sat down on the sofa chair.. He moved closer to me and sat there, right before me. Waiting for me to speak up first.
“I have a plan, that is why I accepted to go with Marcus” I started. My head was spinning, looking for ways I could tell Ethan my plans without letting him know such an event had occurred to me before.
“What is the plan?” He cut me off.
“My initial plan is to expose Kira there, I need to let everyone that even knows she is a witch” I paused.
“Imagine, how everyone there, the whole wolves present. Those invited from afar,from different packs would see that. That is called a table turn.
“ I burst out laughing but Ethan just smiled. He wasn't satisfied yet.
“So, how do you plan to do that?” He questioned
“Just watch out, you will hear the scores. Trust me this time, Kira won't escape from my rot”
I couldn't get off, the last time, yes! The last time Marcus brought me to that ceremony, it was a big event, where everyone from different packs were present, important people everywhere. Right there Kira did what she is best at, manipulated everyone to believe I poisoned her drink. Marcus without confirming threw me into that dungeon and now, I'm scared he might repeat the same.
But this time, it won't go her way, I would make sure she is caught on the act and exposed. I want to watch how Marcus would react about this. I don't know how exactly she is going to do it this time around but I have to watch her closely. Knowing how cunning Kira is, how manipulative she would want to make it look. I need to find strong evidence she couldn't deny.
“ What do you mean by that?” Ethan asked. I knew he was still lost.
“ I know Kira well, I know things she can do to manipulate everyone around. Kira is dangerous and she can try anything possible to humiliate me just like how she poisoned the wine at the event.” I explained to him.
“That is a great strategy, but then I'm still worried, part of me still feels everything won't be fine” he replied, then his eyes brightened up.
“ I have a suggestion”
“Okay!” I replied eagerly to hear what he had to say.
“ What if I come with my pack members? I mean we would sit at the guest parts. With this I would be able to watch out for you, in case Marcus and Kira try anything funny.”
I was amazed at that plan! That is a wonderful one.
Initially I was scared Marcus might want to throw me at the dungeon but with the present of Ethan I'm not afraid of that any more!
“That is great idea, we move with that”
You okay?" Ethan's voice pulled me back, I was already lost in thought again.
"I'm fine, just thinking." I sharply responded.
He didn't believe me, I could tell from the way he stared at me but he didn't push it.
"The jewelry thing," he said, changing the subject. I was grateful for that. "We will announce it at the ceremony. What do you think”
I draw closer to him, I'm very much interested in this! Ethan bringing this idea up is great.
We aren't just going there anymore to just expose Kira but we are going there to promote our business too.
“Tell me more about it” I asked him, staring at his attractive eyes. I couldn't get over those eyes.
"Your designs with my family's resources and connections," he explained. His voice is getting lower. "We announce our collaboration at the ceremony. Shows everyone you're not just Marcus's rejected Luna anymore. You're a successful businesswoman. With your own power."
My heart raced. Not from fear this time. Something else entirely.
"That's brilliant."
"There's more." He pulled out his phone. Scrolled through some images. "Been working with our suppliers. Found something special for your jewelry line."
He showed me photos. Paint. But not regular paint.
"What is that?"
"Magical heat-reactive paint. Changes color with body temperature. Perfect for your designs." His eyes lit up with excitement. "Imagine jewelry that shifts colors based on the wearer's emotions. Their body heat."
My hands trembled. I took his phone. Zoomed in on the images. This was incredible. Revolutionary even.
"Where is it now?"
"My art studio. Just arrived today." He stood up. Held out his hand. "Want to see it? We could experiment tonight. Start designing pieces for the ceremony announcement."
Tonight. Alone with him. In his studio.
Something warm pooled in my stomach. Dangerous. Tempting.
"It's late."
"I know." His hand stayed extended. Waiting. "But we only have three days. Need to start now if we want pieces ready."
He was right. This was business. Just work.
So why did my heart beat faster when I took his hand?
"Let's go.”