Jamal was deep in sleep, his breathing slow and steady, one arm tossed over the pillow beside him. His phone lay facedown beside him on the bed, buzzing quietly until the vibration was followed by a sudden ring.
He stirred, groaning faintly as he blindly reached for the phone. He silenced the call as he squinted at the screen.
His eyes narrowed when he saw the caller ID. Emily.
His brows furrowed. Why was she calling him at this hour when she knew the time zone difference? He wondered as he checked the time. It was past 3 a.m.
He turned on his side, considering letting it ring out. He was exhausted and had slept really late. He could always call her back in the morning. But just before the final ring, something in his gut nudged him to receive the call. Emily wouldn't be calling unless it was important, and maybe she was in trouble and needed his help with something.
He accepted the call. "Hello?" His voice was thick with sleep.
