Chapter 415

  Arrick sighs heavily, watching me with that closed off expression, where I can never tell how he will react.

  “Is this a serious thing, or a spur-of-the-moment thing, Sophs? Because if you’re serious, you know I’ll do whatever you need to get this going, even find you a place to stay close by if it’s what you really want. If you really are committed to turning things around and going down this route, then I’m not going to stand in your way.” He’s watching me, scrutinizing me closely for any signs that this isn’t serious, that I’m not sure. I’ve had hours and hours to think about this, days, weeks even, and I know it’s what I want. What I need in my life. That sense of purpose.