#Chapter 324 Magenta’s Ink

Joseph’s POV I was in my office, between classes, when Tessa texted me about the banquet this weekend. It was the first time she had mentioned a banquet and I briefly wondered if she was planning on taking me as her plus one. It’s an event at her work, so it was likely that she was going to attend. I glanced at my calendar; I had nothing important this weekend, so I was open for it. But I also didn’t want to impose. I know how important her career is and if I attended as her date, her coworkers, not to mention her boss, would be talking. As soon as she mentioned that the band they booked bailed on the event, I already had Mulligan’s number up on my phone and I was pressing the call button. “Did think I’d be hearing from you anytime soon,” Mulligan answered, his voice gruff and tired. “Did I catch you at a bad time?” “No, just got done with training,” he answered. “Everything okay?” “Yeah, I need a favor.” “It’s always a favor,” he murmured. “What do you need now?