: : : Sophie : : :
“Who did this to you?! What happened?”
Jayden kneels beside me, his hands warm and steady as they gently cradle my injured ankle. His brow furrows with concern as he assesses the swelling, his jaw tightening.
“Jayden, Kieran he’s—”
“---You’re hurt, Sophie. You must be in a lot of pain,”
I shake my head, my words tumbling out between sobs. “It’s not important right now — I need to get out of here! Kieran… he’s — he’s going to get himself killed!”
Jayden’s expression darkens, but he says nothing, focusing instead on my ankle. A soft glow emanates from his palms, and I feel the pain begin to fade. My breathing steadies, but the ache in my chest remains, heavier than ever.
“Jayden, please,” I whisper, my voice cracking. “I’m fine, but Kieran… he’s the one who needs s
