Through the Noise

***Marcella***

I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I blinked against the early light and turned to see Kaelen still fast asleep, his breathing soft, his face finally at peace. I quickly grabbed my phone from the nightstand, careful not to wake him.

"Hello?" I answered in a hushed voice.

"Oh thank goodness, you're okay. I was so worried." Harper’s voice came through the line, full of relief