[ « Soph— Fayt's friend? Is that what he called me? »

That smile does the exact opposite of reassuring her, her face falling into a worry she doesn't even bother to conceal. Of all the people affected by what had happened, Faize had been the one who concerned her the most, and to know there was so little she could do for him...]

You say that now, but if anything, and I mean anything happens... [She takes a deep breath and steels herself, the look in her eyes now one of absolute determination, completely in contrast to his own demeanour.]

I want you to come straight to me. Don't make me go out looking for you.