Zayn's POV:
The last time I saw Aryanna, it was that afternoon in her nest. I would have stayed longer, but Ian called me and I had to leave her sleeping.
I arranged her properly on the bed and pulled water out of the fridge to drop by the bedside drawer.
My phone dinged when I closed the door behind me. I pulled it out of my pockets to see a notification from Ian. He had sent a message to our group chat.
Mr Grumpy Face:
meeting in my office in thirty.
we have to plan for the get-together that's coming up.
Granny Panties:
Can you make it forty?
I am busy at the moment.
Mr Grumpy Face:
doing what?
Granny Panties:
I would say at the meeting.
Mr Grumpy Face:
whatever. Zayn, would you be coming?
I bit my lip, contemplating telling him I was still here. To Ian, I was meant to le
