Sure enough, when Aurora answered the call, she was greeted by Jace’s plaintive voice.

“Aren’t we supposed to be friends?”

“Of course, of course,” Aurora replied, clearing her throat awkwardly. “It was just something urgent came up and… sorry.”

Jace, in his usual forgiving tone, brushed it off. “I get it. Your situation is… unique. Just make it up to me by taking me out for a meal. I’m boarding my flight to Amber City ...