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The Call

Author: Annabelle
last update publish date: 2026-08-20 14:18:42

Mikel's POV

I had just slipped into bed beside Katherine, pulling her close. She stirred, murmuring my name, and I pressed a kiss to her forehead.

"Go to sleep my love," I whispered. "I'm here."

She settled against me, her breathing evening out. But I couldn't sleep. My mind was still churning, still racing with plans and strategies and fears.

I was just starting to drift off when my phone buzzed on the nightstand. I grabbed it quickly, not wanting to wake Katherine.

"Hello?"

"Mikel." My father
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