Any additional arguments died instantly in Alice's throat at Sloane's complaint. Being in the middle of her argument with Cameron was exactly why Alice hadn't spoken to Sloane for months — it was the exact burden she wished to avoid. Shame burned through her as she turned her head from Sloane to look at the great expanse of the pitch. She shouldn't have looked to talk to Sloane about this.

Frowning, Alice struggled to look back towards Sloane. "Sorry." She murmured. "I just wanted to make sure you knew I wasn't angry with you."