So, in the evening, she corralled all three children into their room, ensuring their sleep before Aurora Dupont returned to her room, taking out her cell phone.
Kai Piers was taking a bath and the sound of water running filled the bathroom.
It had been some time since Declan Darcy had returned to Jarta.
She shouldn't be disturbing him, should she?
Checking the time, it was only 9 p.m., so she probably wouldn't be.
Aurora dialed Declan Darcy's number and luckily, he answered quickly.
"Hello, Aurora?" Declan Darcy was the first to speak, "What do you need?"
"Are you... busy? I don't want to take up too much of your time. It sounds... noisy from your end."
There was a bit of noise on Declan's end; he must have been in a crowded place.
However, as soon as Aurora mentioned it, she could hear the noise gradually diminishing.
"Nothing much going on," Declan Darcy said, "I've moved to a quieter place, go ahead with what you have to say."
