She saw the caller ID—

It was Liora Bennett.

Sera Monroe pressed her lips together, clutching the blanket around her. Her eyes were heavy with bitterness.

A few moments later, Elliot Monroe came back holding his phone.

The emotion in his eyes was completely gone. Cold and distant again, like always.

"You should rest," he said, his voice flat. "I'm heading out for a bit."

Sera suddenly didn't feel like holding back anymore. Her voice trembled slightly as ...