Chapter 51

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 those lips… . “Your lips look appealing withou