Lurking Beneath

The sound of Kaelen's satisfied kiss through the phone made Clara's heart skip a beat.

A wave of inexplicable happiness washed over her.

Even after she hung up, the sound of his voice echoed in her mind, lingering for a long time.

Her day had started off on a sour note, but just one call from him had brightened her mood considerably.

As dusk fell the next day, the investigation was still ongoing.