Ivy

"Ryder, I am serious! Someone keeps talking. Don't you hear it?" I say. I want to grab his shoulder and shake him because he is just looking at me and grinning like I am crazy.

"Ivy, just calm down," Ryder says.

"Don't tell me to calm down!" I roar.

"Jeez...sorry. Don't bite my head off. But let's just be quiet and listen. Maybe you can tell me what the voice sounds like?" Ryder suggests.

Ryder's tone finally registers, and I take a deep breath, attempting to regain control of my emotions. He's right; I shouldn't let frustration get the best of me. Maybe he can help me figure out...