The moment Alpha Orion handed me the sleek, new phone, I felt a mixture of gratitude and relief. My old phone had been a casualty of the chaos unleashed by Hannah and the men who had captured me. The screen shattered, rendering it useless. Now, as I held the new device in my trembling hands, I couldn't help but marvel at its pristine condition.
I knew I had to act quickly. Alpha Orion was out of the house, giving me a window of opportunity to reach out to Jake. He must have been frantic, wondering where I was and what had happened to me. I navigated the phone's interface with urgency, finding Jake's contact and hitting the call button.
The ringing echoed in my ears, each second feeling like an eternity. Then, finally, he answered. "Good morning, Jake!" I greeted, relief flooding my voice.
"Naya, where the hell have you been? I've been searching for you!" His words were a mix of emotion, concern, and curiosity. I could sense the worry etched in his voice.
