•Edward POV•The sharp ringing of my phone pulled me out of sleep. My eyes fluttered open, and I realized I was still lying close to Juliet. My arm was wrapped protectively around her waist, and her slow, steady breathing told me she was still in deep sleep. Carefully, I slipped my hand away, not wanting to wake her, and sat up on the edge of the bed.The sound of my phone continued, muffled against the fabric of my pocket. I pulled it out quickly, glancing at the caller ID before answering.“Hello, Eric,” I said, standing and walking quietly toward the open window. The early morning breeze rushed against my face, cool and refreshing. From here, the city stretched wide and alive, lights still glowing faintly against the fading night.“Good morning, Mr. Miles,” Eric greeted politely. “The police came to the house. They want more information on what we know about James. I already told them what I know, but they insist they need to talk to you.”I ran a hand through my hair, releasing a
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