Chapter 120

Knox’s POV

I clenched my fist and jaw tightly as I pushed Fenrir back, while taking care not to squash the phone in my hand to pieces.

“Knox? Are you there?” she asked softly through the phone. I closed my eyes tightly, focusing on the sound of her voice to calm myself.

“Can you hear me?”

I opened my eyes slowly, after successfully taking control. “Aria, I—” My voice cracked. “You don’t understand what it’s been like. Not knowing if you were alive. Not knowing if they were—” I stopped as my throat tightened.

“I can’t pretend to understand, Knox,” she said softly. “But I’m asking you to trust me. I wouldn’t say this if I didn’t mean it. I’m okay. And I’ll be with you soon.”

I shut my eyes, forcing a shaky breath. “Why? Why do you want an extra two days?