Max's Pov

"Callie, it's time, we need to go, it's dark out already”

Tarla says as she storms into the room, breaking the silence. The moment is broken, and Calista tears her gaze from mine.

Tarla looks at us in frozen shock. Understanding slowly dawns on her

“I'm so sorry for interrupting.” She says contrite.

At Tarla's words, Calista practically leaps away from me. Colour blooms high on her cheeks, giving her the appearance of a deer caught in headlights.

“Um,” Calista runs her hands over her dress once, twice, unsure of what to say. I let out a small laugh.

“You weren't….” She trails off again, clearing her throat...