Sofie’s POV Sexual content will begin and end with **** My heart started to beat faster as I took in what Ryder had just told me.... what I had done. I would never have taken my revenge if I knew what it would mean.... what I would be obliging myself too. I attempted to steady my breaths as I tried in vain to calm my rising nervousness. “They’re coming for me?” I asked, needing confirmation that my fears were not building over false assumptions. Ryder nodded “they have asked to see you tomorrow.... I gave my permission knowing it was either a meeting on our terms or they would make one on theirs”. I nodded whilst concentrating on my breathing “and what if I refuse? Refuse to meet them... refuse to accept the position... refuse to even acknowledge their existence?”. Ryder looked saddened