CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SEVENTY

The incessant ringing of my phone pulled me out of my sleep. I groaned as I picked it up. Without looking at the caller ID, I answered.

“Hello?”

“Where the hell have you been?” I opened one eye and saw that everywhere was still dark. I checked the time on my phone and scowled.

“It’s 3am for crying out loud.”

“Forgive me for worrying about you. I’ve been calling for a long time and you didn’t come home. I had every right to think something had happened.” I groaned again and sat up. I’d forgotten I’d hurt my shoulders earlier and tried to rest on the arm.

“Fuck!” I cursed when the pain travelled straight up my brain.

“What is it?” Aly asked, concern lacing her tone.

“Nothing.” I gritted my teeth.

“Is that why you called? I’m fine Aly.”

“You don’t sound fine to me. Where the hell are you?”

“How do you know I didn’t come home?” My face scrunched up in confusion and I could hear her exasperated sigh.

“I came looking for you. When I didn’t find you at home, I waited. I waited a l