Only moments after Elizabeth and Rosalie's conversation ended, the daughter of Aphrodite felt a vibration in her pocket, indicating an incoming call on her phone. Elizabeth retrieved her phone and saw that it was her best friend, Mary, calling.

"Hey, Elizabeth," Mary greeted as soon as Elizabeth answered the call.

"Hi, Mary. Is everything alright?" Elizabeth asked, concerned.

"Yeah, I just wanted to check up on you," Mary replied in a gentle tone. "It's been a while since we've talked, and I've been missing you."

Elizabeth let out a sigh and rubbed her tired eyes. "I know, Mary, and I'm really sorry. I've been caught up in so many things that I forgot to reach out to anyone. I miss you even more."

"It's okay, Elizabeth, I understand completely," Mary assured her. "So, spill the tea..."

"What do you want me to tell you exactly?" Elizabeth asked curiously.

"Everything... I mean absolutely everything. Where are you right now?" Mary asked casually.

Elizabeth surveyed her surroundings, taking note of Esme and Alice engaged in a hushed conversation, likely preparing something in the kitchen for Bella. Her gaze then shifted towards Rosalie, who remained in the same spot where Elizabeth had initially spotted her. Aware that everyone in the house could potentially overhear her phone call, Elizabeth made an effort to maintain a mature and casual tone throughout their conversation.

"I'm at... my fath— I mean, Carlisle's house, just about to check on Bella," Elizabeth said, closing her eyes and biting her lip in self-reproach for the slip-up.

"Oh, I heard about Bella. How is she doing?" Mary inquired.

"Not good, honestly. I'm not sure how things will turn out, but it doesn't look promising," Elizabeth replied sadly, pacing back and forth near the house.

"That's really unfortunate, for her, the baby, and her husband," Mary sympathized.

"Yeah," Elizabeth managed to say.

They continued their conversation for another five minutes, with Elizabeth's attention focused solely on Mary, her back turned to the front door, oblivious to those coming in and out of the house.

"Elizabeth..." a soft, surprised voice filled with confusion called out to her. Elizabeth closed her eyes tightly, realizing she had nowhere else to escape to. She turned around and met his gaze with an emotionless expression.

"Hello, Jasper."

My new book is out! 🥳🥳
Emmett Cullen x Oc x Rosalie Hale
go ckeck it out ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
also the first chapter is out too <33