Bell stepped out of the room when she saw his name on the screen.
She quickly answered the call, pulling down the top half of the environmental suit.
“Hello?”
“Hey,” he replied with a smile in his voice.
His voice purred in her ear, and she closed her eyes to momentarily relish the feeling.
“Galen,” she replied.
The silence between them wasn’t uncomfortable. On the contrary, she felt him near her, like a warmth she had never known before.
“How’ve you been?” Bell asked, choosing to terminate the sensation before it moved her too much.
“Been better,” he sighed.
“Everything alright?” she asked with genuine concern.
“I’m ok,” he replied, with another smile, “thanks for caring.”
She felt the blush in her cheeks.
“Caleb is having a hard time,” he said, shifting the subject. “He made the announcement to the pack last night. But already through himself back into work. He refuses to take the time he needs.
