Lauren’s phone ringing broke the silence in the room.The sound shattered the fog in Colt’s mind. He flinched, his heart slamming against his ribs so hard it felt like it might crack a bone. For a second, he had been a ghost, standing still and staring at nothing. But now pure, raw panic surged through his veins.“No, no, no!” he roared, his voice thick with terror he couldn't hide. He lunged toward the nightstand, reaching for the phone. “Lauren, don’t!” he shouted, the words tearing from his chest. “Give it to me! Don’t answer it!”But it was too late. Lauren had already picked it up.She pressed the phone to her ear, her brow furrowed in confusion, as Colt skidded to a halt inches away from her. He stood there, his chest heaving, his face pale and twisted with a desperation that made him look like a stranger.“Hey, Mia,” she said softly, her voice still sweet and unsuspecting.He froze, his hand outstretched, his fingers trembling just inches from the phone. He could hear Mia’s voi
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