Ever since Aneira returned home, peace had become a stranger in her chest.
The silence of the room didn't soothe her and if anything, it made her thoughts louder. Her body was tucked under the covers, but her mind was miles away. No matter how many times she flipped sides on the bed or closed her eyes, she just couldn't fall asleep. The events from the dinner kept playing on a reel in her mind; Haisley's outburst, Sophia's stunned expression, Camilla's shameless appearance, and Jaxton… suddenly leaving after a single phone call.
Her heart had been a strange thing since.
There was this lingering urge to call him. She didn't know where it came from or why it wouldn't leave her alone. She had stared at her phone too many times tonight. She had searched his name in her contacts more than she would admit, and each time her thumb almost touched the dial button, it froze.
What would she even say if he picked up?
Are you okay?
Why aren't you home yet?
