Sober Deception

I deliberately made myself sound drunk, laced with a seductive allure that I did not usually have. "Hello? Is that Donovan?"

Since our divorce, I never called him that again. Hearing my voice, Donovan instantly became excited and could barely form a complete sentence. "Serena... What's the matter? You sound like you've been drinking," he expressed with immediate concern.

"No, I'm not drunk. I just