“I need to tell you something important.”
The seriousness in Tris’ voice instantly erased whatever lightness remained inside the apartment.
Jayda slowly stood from the bed.
“What is it?”
Across the room, Damek quietly watched her while leaning against the couch.
His expression unreadable again.
Careful.
Observant.
The playful atmosphere from moments ago disappeared completely.
On the other line, Tris exhaled softly first before speaking again.
“Can we meet instead?”
Jayda frowned slightly.
“Why?”
“Because this isn’t something I want to say over the phone.”
A strange uneasiness slowly crept into her chest.
Outside, clouds continued gathering over the city while distant thunder quietly rolled somewhere far away.
Jayda walked slowly toward the balcony area again.
Trying to th
