TESSA
It was the last day before Winter break, and Ellana decided to go to school with me today.
She was pacing a little, nervous, and I could tell why. Today, she promised she was going to tell Rowan about her mate. She didn’t want to keep it hidden anymore.
I was nervous, too.
Zaria had come home yesterday, her last day at Elite coming before us, and the house had been heavier ever since. When she stepped into the living room that morning, her presence made me feel smaller than before.
“What’s taking you so long?” Zaria asked, leaning against the doorway, her arms crossed. Her gaze flicked between me and Ellana.
“You got close?” Her words were clipped. “I told you, Ellana. You shouldn’t indulge Tessa. She likes attention.”
I bit my lip. I was happier when she wasn’t here.
Ella
