Khalida shrugs. "A charity event my mother is pulling together." She smiles when Jason says he'll go. "Are you sure, Sorcha? I could use someone like you watching my back."

Sorcha blushes faintly, realizing what Khalida is doing, then she frowns. "A high profile event? Are you sure?"

Khalida nods. "I'm positive. I'll have to trust you with my life sooner or later."

Sorcha smiles faintly and nods. "I'd be honored."