"Where am I?" Phoenix's voice wavered, a mix of fear and frustration evident in her tone.
Drew, his demeanor still dominant, responded, "You're safe. This is my mansion."
"Why did you lock me inside that room?" Phoenix's agitation flared, her claustrophobia fueling a surge of aggression.
Drew, unfazed by her outburst, explained, "It was chaotic outside. I needed to keep you safe."
Phoenix, feeling a surge of conflicting emotions, glared at him. The unexpected vulnerability she had experienced clashed with her instinctive need for control. Yet, beneath the surface, an inexplicable attraction toward Drew began to take root.
As Drew gauged her reaction, he sensed the turbulence within her. "You need to calm down. I won't keep you locked up if you promise not to run into the chaos again,"
