I sat on the edge of my bed, my heart racing in my chest as I clutched my phone tightly in my hand. The silence from Dreamer had been unnerving, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was terribly wrong. With a deep breath, I mustered up the courage to call Hale, hoping he would shed some light on the situation.
As the phone rang, my mind raced with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. It had been a while since Hale and I had spoken, and I wasn't sure how he would react to my call. But the need for answers outweighed my fear of rejection.
Finally, Hale's voice came through the line, cautious and hesitant. "Hello?" he said, his voice betraying his uncertainty.
"Hale, it's Jasmine," I replied, my voice trembling slightly. "I really need to talk to you."
There was a momentary p
