Sophia’s POV
The moment disappeared into the crowd…
Something inside me didn’t follow him.
It stayed behind.
Heavy.
Unsettled.
Like the air had shifted and refused to settle back into place.
“I want to go home.”
My voice came out quieter than I intended.
But firm.
Final.
Everyone turned to me.
immediately stepped closer.
“What’s wrong?”
I shook my head slightly, wrapping my arms around myself.
“I don’t… I don’t feel okay.”
I swallowed.
“I feel like someone’s watching me.”
The words hung there.
And just like that…
The mood died.
Completely.
“No, we’re leaving,” Emily said instantly.
“No argument.”
nodded.
“Yeah, we’re not staying after that.”
Even , who had been all light and laughter just moments ago, looked serious now.
But I shook my head quickly.
“No… no, yo
