"Hello?" Damon answered the phone, his voice shaky and uncertain.

"Damon, it's Andrea," she said in a soft tone, attempting to mask her own nervousness. In the background of the call, Andrea could faintly hear the sounds of a woman's voice.

At the sound of Andrea's voice, Damon's tone shifted, becoming more reserved. "Oh, hi Andrea. Sorry to interrupt but could you hold on for just a moment?" he asked.

Feeling her heart race with anticipation, Andrea waited anxiously on the other end of the ...