Sophie

She had heard Schwartz telling Proserpina that he was leaving.

That he would be going to Uzbekistan.

Her heart sank. When would he be back?

Although he treated her in a friendly manner, he was distant and remained aloof, never having referred to the kiss they had shared at the Club that night. In fact, apart from sharing a common joke or smiling at her when he saw her, he seemed totally uninterested in her.

Sophie rubbed her eyes tiredly. She had tossed ...