Tabitha’s POV
The quiet of the house is starting to get to me, the silence stretching on as the hours tick by. Needing a distraction, I pull out my phone, my fingers hovering over Cat’s name. I haven’t talked to her in days, and right now, I could use her voice, her energy. Without hesitating, I press call, holding the phone to my ear as it rings.
“About time!” Cat answers after the second ring, her voice a mix of relief and sass. “I’ve been waiting for you to check in, girl. You’re living this secret life, and I need updates!”
I laugh, leaning back into the plush pillows of Fabrizio’s bed. “I know, I’m sorry. Things have been a little… intense.”
“Intense?” Cat’s voice rises with interest. “Oh, you’ve got to spill. I mean, I want every juicy detail. How’s life with Mr. Dark and Control
