Gary Lakes smiled tenderly.

Sophie Kenwick accepted the tickets with a beaming smile on her face. “Thank you, Gary.”

“You’re welcome. Have you had lunch?” he asked.

As they spoke, her stomach started growling, and her face reddened with embarrassment at the sound.

Gary chuckled. “Hmm, sounds like you haven’t. Would you like to join me for some food?”

Sophie began to nod but then hastily shook her head after that.

She couldn't just run off when she needed to stay by Xyla’s side to protect