Sophie's Point Of View
I eventually get the answer I need after asking around.
The path to Xavier's office.
His secretary is not at her desk.
The door is shut.
It was difficult to enter the building in the first place. The moment I introduced myself as his wife, I was admitted without further explanation.
I must appear very human.
I wait, then open the door.
Stacks of papers are in front of Xavier as he sits behind his enormous desk.
“Sophie,” he admits. “You are awake. Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?”
I keep my injured arm tucked under my sleeve as I enter.
“Xavier, what did you do? You only paid my bills after Celeste attacked me.” I confronted him.
At last, he looks up.
There is no reading in his face.
“I took care of that.”
“Took care of it?” I say it again, fee
