Xander
My damn phone ringing broke the frozen tension between us. I mentally punch the person calling even before reaching out for the phone. A scowl spread across my face as I stared at the unknown number calling.
I hadn't given my number to anyone new and couldn't think of anyone that would call me.
I groan and reluctantly pick the call, instantly regretting my decision when a sultry and prickly voice purrs my name from the other end of the phone.
“Hi, Xander dear.”
Anika
I walked away from Sam who was already wearing a worried expression, watching me carefully. I gave her a small smile, a way to assure her that I was alright and the call was nothing important.
“You wouldn't be ignoring me now, would you?” Anika chirped from the phone and it took all my willpower not to snap at
