Adam sat on the edge of his bed, his phone buzzing in his hand. The name flashing on the screen stopped him in his tracks—Ani.
It had been a while since he had heard from her. His eyes narrowed as a flood of memories rushed back.
The recent chaos with the commissioners—their captured member, the mental injury inflicted on another—all played in his mind like a fragmented reel.
A faint scowl crossed his face as he recalled the moment he had saved Ani from countless horrors, only to forget explaining his situation afterward.
The phone continued to buzz. He hesitated for a second, letting out a frustrated sigh. Should I answer? He couldn't ignore the call forever. Gathering his thoughts, he swiped the screen and pressed the phone to his ear.
"Hello, Ani," he said, his voice a mix of calm and exhaustion.
