Cara’s POV
My phone rang and when I picked it up from the bedside table, I didn’t bother checking the screen for the caller ID. I just pressed it to my ear. “Hello,” I said and waited for who it was to talk.
“Hello, Cara.” I heard the voice and I snapped my eyes open.
It was Benjy calling, so I smiled as I pulled the phone away from my ear to see the caller ID now.
My smile grew as I sat up, leaning back against the headboard. “Hey, Benjy. What a nice surprise,” I said, trying to keep my voice light.
“Well, I figured it was long overdue. Thought I would check in again before you got too busy saving lives,” he said Ina teasing voice, and I could imagine that he would have a smile to match his voice.
I laughed softly. “You’re not wrong, Benjy. Things have been crazy, but I’m glad
