Echoes of His Name

"Van..." she called his name in her sleep.

Vance heard it, watching her lips part as if to say more.

But she fell silent again.

After a long moment, he reached out and gently thumbed her lower lip, revealing a glimpse of white teeth.

"Why'd you stop?" he sighed, wanting to hear it again.

Just then, his phone rang—Warren's.

He got up slowly and walked to the living area. "Yeah."

"Vance, I'm so sorr