C58 Mom almost found out.

The piercing ring of my phone jolted me awake. I groggily grabbed it, careful not to wake Kathrine. She stirred slightly, her hand slipping off me before she turned over to face the other side, her breathing evening out again.

I answered the call in a low tone.

“Dude!”

The voice on the other end was familiar—my childhood friend.

I sat up a bit, nodding as he spoke.

“Okay, I’ll come