Chapter 198

In the spacious backseat of the Lincoln, Julian held Anna close, idly running his fingers through her soft, fluffy hair like he was petting his favorite cat. "Are you sure Sophia's really going to be okay?" The car had been on the road for a while already, but Anna still couldn't relax. She kept glancing back through the window, visibly uneasy. "I need to call her." She reached into her bag, fumbling for her phone, but Julian easily snatched it out of her hands. "Hey! Why'd you do that?!" Anna looked up at him, a hint of annoyance in her voice as she stretched out her arm to grab it back. But how could she ever outmuscle Julian? He casually tucked the phone behind him, totally out of reach, then gently pushed her back against the seat, leaning in close. "Really? In my arms and all you can think about is someone else? Feels like someone's asking for a spanking." His voice was low, almost teasing with that distinct, lazy charm. He had the face of a gentleman but the actions and words of