Henley

My phone buzzed early the following day, but the sun was bright as it streamed through the French doors, illuminating the room. I quickly looked at the clock, and it was nine o’clock. I had overslept. Mom and Ari knew I had a late night, so they must have let me sleep.

Yawning, I opened one eye as I reached for my phone. I checked the caller ID, and it was Declan. I sat straight up, suddenly awake.

“Hello?” I sat up, waiting.

“Good morning, ...