Tessa's POV
"This matter isn't urgent."
Evander's cold, impassive voice cuts through the air, and the reaction is immediate.
Mira's eyes widen slightly.
Carol purses her lips and looks down.
Madeleine glances over at me, smiling ever so slightly.
And I'm frozen in my seat, trying to decipher exactly what his words mean.
Does he mean that he would like to take it slow with Mira? Because he's certain they'll have a great time knowing each other and gradually falling in love?
Or Maybe it's because of me. Maybe Evander doesn't want to rush things with Mira because of me.
Or is it that just a naive, foolish hope of mine?
This matter isn't urgent.
Just four words, and I'm completely and utterly preoccupied.
Evander raises an eyebrow, clearly noticing the shift in the room's a
