Sophia Rider stood directly behind me, watching as I struggled against the restraints. My heart was beating erratically in my chest. What was he doing? Why was he just standing there? His silence caused my anxiety to spike. Something was different about him, and it both terrified and excited me at the same time. “This isn’t funny, Rider. Uncuff me now!” I ordered, trying my best not to sound nervous. “Why should I?” he taunted, and I could practically see the smirk on his face without looking at him. He was enjoying the control he had over me. “I swear to the Moon Goddess, Rider...” I gritted out but was interrupted by his dark and sinister chuckle. “What are you going to do, Sophia? Seems like you got yourself into a bit of a predicament here,” he hummed as I heard him move furthe