CHAPTER 20

Mila

My phone buzzed with a text from Lance.

“I won’t tolerate tardiness.”

I glanced at the time 2:40 p.m.

My heart dropped.

Grabbing my bag, I called Piper as I tried to pull myself together.

“Hey, Mila! What’s up? We’re waiting,” she said, her voice bright through the speaker.

“I’m sorry, Pip...