Valerie’s POV
Very early in the morning, the sharp buzz of my phone startled me from my bed. I pushed the blanket off my body, staring at the phone vibrating on the side desk next to my bed.
Who could be calling so early? I didn’t want to take the call but I managed to raise myself, my hands brushing off the slumber in my face.
When I finally picked up the phone, I checked on the screen and the name I saw made my heart stop beating for the next few seconds.
Diana.
I sat up so fast, the blanket tangled around my legs. My hands were already clammy.
Why would she be calling me?
I hadn’t spoken to Diana since the last ugly fight she had that night I was awarded. That was months ago. Maybe even longer. Still, I couldn’t ignore the call. I answered.
“Hello?”
There was no response f
