Bzzzz... Bzzzz... Bzzzz...
The phone screen light flickering on top of that oak table felt like a hard hit that returned Leonardo's consciousness. Michelle's name listed there suddenly felt so unfamiliar, yet strong enough to pull him back from the magical charm that chanced to lock his sanity a few seconds ago.
Leo's dark eyes shifted from Veronica's lips toward his still vibrating phone. His jaw tightened firmly. Without making a sound, Leo slowly lifted his body, releasing Veronica from his confinement with a highly awkward movement. He reached for the phone, turned its screen downward on top of the table, and let it die on its own.
The atmosphere on top of the bed which initially was hot with intimate tension instantly changed to become as cold as ice. Leo stood beside the bed, adju
