Ember's Pov
The call to Paris went through quickly, and I heard his voice before I could actually reconsider my choices,
"Ember? Ember, oh thank God. I've been trying to reach you for ages." I sighed and closed my eyes before saying anything, and I suppose I had taken too long to respond because he soon sounded frantic,
"Ember? Are you there? Could you please say something?"
"Paris." I finally said and sighed,
"Thank God. I was beginning to fear you calling me by mistake."
"no, no. It's not a mistake." I said and ran my hand through my hair.
"I was surprised to come into the meeting today and not find you there. Bella told me you've been unwell, and I guess you haven't exactly been reachable for me to confirm what might actually be the matter."
"I thought Jean already told you." It
