C136 The Crumbling Facade

Back in Simon’s room, he and Sophia have been cuddled up together at the mattress. The night was quiet, shopping for his whispered conversations.

“Nothing can come among us, Sophia,” Simon assured her, his voice mild. “And even supposing something does, you need to know that mistakes happen. We’re best human.”

Sophia looked up at him, her eyes searching his face. “Why are you saying that