Chapter 33

SLOANE

“You didn't reply to the text. Is everything okay? It doesn't sound like you're at the bar.” Lyla says the second I place my cell phone over my ear.

“I'm at the bar. I stepped out to make a phone call.”

“Who did you call?”

Her question surprises me. “My mom. What's up, Lyla?”

She exhales loudly. “I'm sorry if I'm intruding. I'm just nervous. I really need this to work. I miss her.”

Silence.