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SOPHIA CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD what Chase was trying to do the moment his fingers went to her zipper as his lips caressed the skin of her neck. He was trying to distract and seduce her from trying to talk about her feelings like he had done to her in his study.

Gathering up enough courage, she placed her hand on his chest and gently pushed him away. “I can't do this,"

Chase took a step back, hurt at her rejection. “What are you saying?"

"I-," She closed her eyes and opened them. “I can't do this, Chase. I- I can't do this with you. Not until you tell me you...