Damien

As soon as Ella disappeared behind the closed door, I pulled my phone from the inside pocket of my suit coat. Opening my contacts, I found the number I’d sworn never to delete.

The ringing in my ear coincided with the ringing on the other side of the door. With each ring, my pulse increased. I was ready to pound on the door when she finally answered.

“Hello?”

“You answered.”

I turned to the opening of the ...