TESSA'S POV

“What?! What's wrong?!” Zed asked in panic at my reaction.

I struggled to calm my racing heart, Daphne had gone into the deep recesses of my consciousness out of fear at the drink.

“Nothing, just…. You should leave. It's past your time here, get some rest” I urged Zed, my voice shaking.

He looked at me weirdly.

“Understood, you also need some rest, I'll head off, I'll see you tomorrow then” He said dropping his cup on the counter.

I forced my lips to curve up into a smile.

“Good idea, good night Zed” I said desperately wishing he would go.

He gave a curt nod and left...