Emily’s POV
A piercing ring shattered my sleep, dragging me from the warm cocoon of my dreams. Groaning, I blindly reached for my phone, knocking over a book and nearly sending it clattering to the floor.
Who in the world was calling this early? Squinting at the screen, I saw Lila’s name flashing.
I pressed the green button and groggily mumbled, “Hello?”
“Where the hell are you, Emily? Why are you still sleeping?” Lila’s familiar, teasing voice rang out.
My eyes snapped open, and I sat up so quickly my blanket tumbled off the bed. “What the hell, Lila? Are you back already?”
A burst of laughter filled the line. “Surprise!”
“Surprise, my foot!” I exclaimed, running a hand through my hair. “You were supposed to tell me when you were coming back!”
“I know, I know,” she s
