“Hello,” Aileen picked up the phone.
“Hi, Aileen.” Black's voice was music to her ears.
“Hi.” She turned away from Richard, ignoring his concerned gaze.
“I was supposed to fly to pack this morning after it was attacked. Did you hear about that?”
“Yes. I'm so sorry. Are you okay? How are you?”
“Our wolves are recovering, and the situation is improving by the hour. And yet, I'm stuck here. I'm not sure I'll be back by tonight.”
‘I understand. You have to do the best you can.” She felt a twinge of disappointment.
“I wanted to have dinner with you at my place.”
“I wanted to, too. We could reschedule for tomorrow night.”
“That sounds good.” Beta hesitated.
“I'll call you around nine tonight, and we can talk longer. I have a meeting to go to.”
“Do you have my cell number?”
He paused.
