Chapter 35: She Felt Broken

Sophia's black curls, slightly damp from a shower, exuded a milky sweet scent, and she felt soft and warm in his embrace. Lucas lifted her head with one hand and circled her slender waist with the other. His fingertips tenderly stroked her hair, consoling her with both warmth and sincerity. Closing her eyes, Sophia reveled in the comfortable comfort of the moment. For some reason, being around Lucas lately made her feel particularly at ease. Releasing her grip around Lucas' waist, Sophia looked up at the man standing before her with clear, defined features. She planted a playful bite on his Adam's apple. Taking a deep breath, Lucas picked her up and strode toward the couch. He tossed Sophia onto the couch and quickly shed his black shirt. The sight of his muscular torso, with a distinctly sculpted chest and abs, radiated a solid sense of security. Sophia lay with her hair fanning out on the ivory couch, her pink cardigan slipping off her shoulders, her bare, alabaster skin exp