Chapter 16. The Important News

Zera’s POV

When we came home, I helped Zion change and freshen up. We ate, and then we did his homework. After tucking him in bed, I sat next to him, stroked the side of his face, and then bid him good night.

“Sweet dreams, okay?” He nodded, and I leaned in and placed a kiss on his forehead before leaving his room for mine.

I had assignments and projects to grade, and I had to do them tonight before turning them in tomorrow.

I entered the bed, wore my glasses, and gathered the papers and books on the nightstand onto my legs. Thirty minutes into my grading, I heard my phone buzzing on the nightstand, and I reached for it. I saw Diya’s ID on the screen and didn’t hesitate to pick it up.

“I’m engaged!” were the first words that came into my ears, her voice high and glass-shattering. I didn’t need to see her to know she was grinning from cheek to cheek.

“Oh wow, congratulations! Greg finally decided to put a ring on it.”

“He did! I’m over