Chapter40: Grave Punishment

Chapter 40: Grave Punishment  Warning: Trigger Warning for Mild Child Abuse. Don't read if you feel triggered. SOPHIA  The drive home was quiet except for Riley's soft breathing from the backseat. Xenois pulled into my driveway and turned off the engine, but made no move to get out of the car. "Sophia, about what happened today... I want you to know that I'm going to talk to Lumina. What she did was unacceptable, and there are going to be consequences." I felt a surge of victory in me hearing this but i hid my smile and kept my voice soft and vulnerable.  "I don't want to cause problems in your marriage, Xenois. Maybe it's better if Riley and I just... step back. Find somewhere else to live." "No." His response was immediate and forceful as he shook his head.  "Don't let her drive you away. You and Riley belong here, in this pack. I won't let anyone hurt you again." I reached over with my uninjured hand and touched his arm, as I asked gently.  "Are you sure? Because I get the feeling y