Chapter 56

"Did I wake you?"

Rella smiled at the obvious concern in Stefan's voice.

"No. It's perfect timing actually because I was about to give you a call myself."

" Good thing I beat you to it then. What kind of a husband would I be if I let my wife do all the heavy lifting."

She rolled her eyes. " Nobody's keeping score."

" I am."

" Jeez you're so full of yourself. How did the meeting go?"

" The investors could not resist my charm." Rella made a sound in her throat that made Stefan chuckle. " Anyway, I didn't call you to talk about boring business. I miss you."

" You've been gone for barely a day."

" Precisely! I can't stand to be away from you for even a second. "

" You are such a sappy romantic."

" And whose fault is that?"

" Touché." Rella said with a chuckle.

"How has your day been?"

"Not bad. I got an invitation from the the White Rose."

Stefan was quiet for some time and his ex