Shelter from the Rain

Audrey stared at the glowing caller ID illuminating the dark bedroom. Her chest tightened, the lingering ache of Gideon’s betrayal clashing with the sudden confusion of seeing Declan’s name. Wiping the dampness from her cheeks with the back of her hand, she cleared her throat. She took a deep, shaky breath, dragging air into her tight lungs, and swiped the screen to answer.

"Declan."

Silence str