Zephyra's POV

“What are you doing this weekend?” I tucked my phone between my cheek and shoulder as I dropped the tea bag into my cup and poured in the hot water. It was Friday night, and with Lirael having plans, I decided to leave the office at a normal hour, relax at home, and give Mom a call. Considering how distracted I had been with work and Lirael over the last two weeks, we hadn’t spoken as often as usual.

“A book I’ve had on hold for weeks at the library has finally come in, ...