I roll my eyes, about to answer when Miles finally reaches us.
"What are you two huddling about?" His suspicious gaze flicks between us. "Freya, I hope you’re not spreading lies about me."
That makes me grin. I’ve seen this dweeb in the most humiliating positions since we were kids. Now I can finally tell Sophie, who’s placed him on a pedestal, that her little master isn’t so untouchable.
"Hey, do you want to come hang out at my place?" The words tumble out before I can stop them, and my chest stutters to a halt.
That’s the first time I’ve ever asked anyone. I’ve always wanted friends over, but Johanna never allowed it. You don’t have time for that, she used to say. It would be nice if Sophie said yes. Suddenly, her answer feels like the most important thing in the world.
I wait fo
