Knox’s POV

I clenched my fist and jaw tightly as I pushed Fenrir back, while taking care not to squash the phone in my hand to pieces.

“Knox? Are you there?” she asked softly through the phone. I closed my eyes tightly, focusing on the sound of her voice to calm myself.

“Can you hear me?”

I opened my eyes slowly, after successfully taking control. “Aria, I—” My voice cracked. “You don’t understand what it’s been like. Not knowing if you were ...