Jace couldn't keep his eyes off her face, and she was looking everywhere but Jace. He smirked at her awkwardness and shook his head. He cleared his throat and broke the silence, "Alex is throwing a party this Sunday." ''That's great. So, are you going?" Sophie was finally able to find her voice. "Yeah!" Jace nodded. "Come with me. Alex's parties are fun. You'll enjoy it." He offered to her. "No ... Jace... I don't like to go to these parties. You know! " Sophie said, shrugging her shoulders. "I know. But Alex has invited me, and I don't want to go there alone," Jace said with a small smile. "Oh, come on, Jace. You won't be alone. All your friends will be there." Sophie rolled her eyes. "Hmmm... But there would be no fun without you." He took her hand in his. "Sophie, come with me. "