A R I A
But before he can finish, Karako steps forward, her eyes narrowing as she crosses her arms over her chest. "Maybe you should give her some space," she says, her voice firm and cold. I immediately raise my eyebrows at her, not expecting her to jump to my aid as well.
Soren looks at her, and for a brief moment, there's something in his eyes, something almost pleading, but he doesn't say anything. Instead, he turns back to me, his gaze softening just a fraction.
"Karako, it's fine really..." I tell her, placing a hand on her shoulder to let her know she can stand down and that I'll be okay.
Karako watches me carefully before she takes a step back and lets me step in front of Soren.
"I'll be waiting for you," he says quietly, as though he's trying to make me believe something will
