By the time I finally get around to calling Rosalie, it's almost late.

Sebastian will have to wait until after I finish my mission in Golden Iris so that I can give him and our life my whole focus.

I open my apartment and take out my phone from my purse. I pause to consider if it would be wiser to call Rosalie now or in the early hours of the morning. However, I then understand that she'll be interested in learning about my endeavors since leaving New York.

Rosalie's gentle voice can be heard moments before I hang up the phone, which is almost ringing.

"Zeila! I'm really happy...