Chapter 28

Evelyn s POV We had breakfast before Thaddeus rushed our goodbye s wanting to head home as quickly as possible. Orion was driving and Thaddeus was in the back with Ryland who was asleep. Thaddeus was just staring blankly ahead. My phone binging loudly made me jump before I retrieved from the centre console. Turning the screen on I see Lana had sent a message asking if I could meet her. "Who is it?" Thaddeus asks leaning forward and peering over my shoulder. He growls softly when he sees her name pop up. "You aren t going anywhere without us, Evelyn. Tell her no." "You can t blame her for something April said," I tell him, but he reaches forward stealing my phone and putting it in his pocket. I fold my arms across my chest before placing my head against the window annoyed. Orion places his hand on my thigh, but I ignore his attempt at trying to comfort me. The drive felt like it was dragging on and the silence was becoming deafening as everyone