I hugged myself a moment, not sure what to say or do, staring in shock and hurt at the sight of him. I hadn't expected the form before me to elicit such a response, hadn't even for a second considered what I was doing, who I was actually calling. Until now.

Cian looked around, not noticing or caring I was a bit of a mess, I guess, a soft and near reverent look on his stunning face.

"It has been a long time since anyone chose to ...