Nobody moved.
Nobody breathed.
The phone was still pressed against Damien’s ear.
But he already knew.
Before the person spoke again...
Before the voice continued...
He knew.
Because some voices become familiar in a way you never expect.
A voice you trust.
A voice you never question.
A voice you would defend.
Until the moment you realize...
It was the voice that betrayed you.
"Damien?"
Ava watched his face change.
The anger.
The confusion.
The disbelief.
Everything appeared at once.
"Say something."
The voice on the phone sounded calm.
Too calm.
Damien finally spoke.
"Why