Author's pov
Before Ethan could figure out his next move, his phone rang.
He almost ignored it. Unknown number. He never picked up for strangers.
He declined it. Then it rang again. Same number. He declined again.
A third time. This time it was the Rothwell Manor landline.
He answered.
"Ethan, hanging up on me?" Sally's voice came through, sharp and amused.
"I didn't know it was you." He kept his voice flat. "What do you want, Sally?"
The line went dead.
He stared at the phone. Before he could process it, it rang again. Same unknown number. He picked up.
"Did you see your beloved today?" Sally asked, sounding pleased with herself.
"Yes. Is that why you called?"
"Partly." She paused. "So what's your next move?"
"We get Aria back."
"Good." She soun
