Chapter 51. The Night

Miles

Something is up with Sophie. I don’t know what it is. I acted surprised when I saw Raylan, and he tagged along. Thank goodness for that. I hope she bought it. I am so tired that I have no energy to figure out the ifs and buts.

I was supposed to go to sleep two hours ago. Not that I would have. But whatever. I want to slump into a cozy and comfortable mattress beneath me…

Sophia has gone to the bathroom to change and freshen up. I slump in the middle of the bed on my stomach.

“What do you think you are doing?” Sophia comes out of the closet after changing and asks.

“Sleeping…” I mumble.

“You won’t be sleeping there.”

My eyes open and I turn on my back.

“And where would I sleep then?” I ask her.

“Not on my bed.”

She has removed the light makeup she was wearing. I think this is the first time I am seeing her without any makeup. I cannot help but notice tiny dust of freckles spread across her nose and cheeks. And t