Chapter 38

Sophia's POV

After my treatment from the fight with Lucas and Jessica, I was exhausted and hurting. As I walked back to the mansion, I couldn't help but feel grateful for Derick's intervention. He warned Lucas and Jessica about their actions towards me, and I could sense the fear in their eyes as they realized they had overstepped their boundaries.

But as grateful as I was, I couldn't deny the growing feeling of discomfort I had around Derick. He had started showing interest in me, and I knew that his followers wouldn't be happy about it. I wanted to avoid any trouble, so I made sure to keep my distance from him.

One day, Derick invited me to dinner, and I hesitantly accepted. As we sat at the table, I could feel the stares of his followers on us. But despite that, Derick and I had a pleasant conversation. He was looking charming, intelligent, and surprisingly kind that night.

As the night progressed, I started to let my guard down, and I even found myself la