Sophie lounged on the plush cushions of the couch, her legs tucked beneath her, a glass of red wine cradled in her left hand. The rich liquid swirled gently as she shifted, its warmth lending a pleasant buzz from the two glasses she’d sipped earlier. The living room glowed softly in the late afternoon light, sheer curtains swaying with a breeze that carried the faint scent of lavender from a candle on the mantel. She wore...