Chapter 109

There was a long, unyielding silence on the other end of the line. My heart began to race as I realized that the seconds kept ticking on with no response. To make matters worse, all I could hear was his loud breathing coming through into my ear. It was an oddly uncomfortable moment and I wasn't sure what would happen next. As soon as I thought I couldn't take it anymore, he finally spoke up.

“L-leilani, is that you, darling?”

I clamped my hand over my mouth in a vain attempt to calm the sobs that were threatening to spill out. When he called me darling, it felt like an earthquake had rocked the entire foundation of my world, leaving me feeling disoriented and vulnerable. I wanted more than anything for this moment to be a dream, but alas, here I was...talking with him and attempting not to cry.

My heart ached so much that it seemed like there wasn't enough air in this place for me.

"F*ck, if this is really you then please listen carefully, my love. I am going to find you, no matter wh