C29 Morning Tensions

Damian's POV

The shrill sound of my phone ringing woke me from a deep sleep. I groaned, reaching blindly for the device on the nightstand. Who in their right mind called this early? Without checking the caller ID, I answered with a gruff, "What?"

"Damian," came Eleanor's screeching voice, instantly grating on my nerves.

I sat up, rubbing my eyes. "What do you want