Derek tried to comfort me through the screen. "Look, I'm fine. I didn't tell you before because I didn't want you to worry. Mason's bringing backup, and I'll definitely be in front of you in a couple of days. Trust me, okay?"

I was about to complain when Aurora called out.

"Sophia."

I looked up to see her peeking around the doorframe, being super cautious.

"Are you talking to Derek? I think I heard Mason's name..."

I didn’t reply.

Knowing what she was ...