I turned around immediately and picked the call, praying Tobias hadn’t noticed the picture on my screen. My hand actually trembled when I pressed the phone to my ear.
“Hey, Avril… sorry I called this late,” Kane said.
Tobias’s hands were still on my waist. I gently slipped out of his hold, hoping he’d think the call was nothing, and walked into the next room. I closed the door, leaning on it for a brief second to steady my breathing.
“It’s fine. What’s wrong?” I asked—my voice slightly higher than usual.
“Where are you?” he asked.
My stomach dropped.
Why is he asking? Did someone see me come in? Did he hear something?
I laughed lightly, trying to sound casual. “Where else would I be if not at home? Why are you asking?”
“No reason,” he said, though his tone had a sharpness to it. “I
