Midnight Inquiries

Cleo didn't say a word. She was already asleep again, like she'd never even woken up.

Just as Dominic was about to leave, the phone buzzed again. He glanced at the screen and saw it was a message from Conrad.

He tapped it open.

Noticing Cleo stirring, he only managed to read two lines before quickly closing the chat, his face darker than the night outside.

*****

After hanging up, Macon lingered in