Evangeline's P.O.V

"Whom are you talking to, princess?" My father questioned as he stood by the door, making me gasp in surprise and hang up the call with Abram without thinking twice.

"Umm.. i.. it's just Anna" I lied as guilt started to consume me for lying to my father.

" Look, Eva. About earlier, I'm really sorry. I said that for betterment, dear" he stated as he sat close to me on the bed, taking my hand into his warm ones.

"It's okay, Dad" I replied as I ...