Tessa’s POV
The day of the Alpha Ball is finally here, but ever since the incident, I haven’t seen Evander at all.
It’s been a week now, and–
Absolutely nothing.
Static.
Radio silence.
I pace back and forth in my bedroom restlessly, staring at my ball gown laid out on the bed and doing my best to untangle the knot of anxiety in my stomach. I can’t do this. I need to see him. I need to at least speak to him–
In a moment of impulsivity, I grab my phone off my nightstand and dial Evander before I can change my mind.
The line rings once, twice, three times…
I can hear the blood rushing in my ears.
Just as I’ve given up all hope of a response, I hear Evander’s voice crackle over the line.
“Hello?” He says, voice muffled.
At the sound of his voice, my heart leaps.
But then
