Reckless Passion. Part 1

Faint chimes echoed through the air, but Landon couldn't pinpoint their source. He struggled to keep his eyes open, but his weary body demanded rest. With sheer determination, he rose and leaned on the sofa arm for support.

His vision was hazy and he groped his way towards his study, feeling the ground sway beneath him. A carpet snagged his foot and he stumbled, wincing in pain, struggling to stand once more.

He finally made it to his desk, only to hear the sound stop for a second time. His sight failing him, head throbbing, Landon felt his strength draining away and was unable to move.

The incessant ringing of his phone seemed to urge him to answer, but he could not reach it. Collapsing to the ground, he slipped into unconsciousness.

The following morning, Landon awoke amidst a pile of papers, news articles, and books.

His desk had tipped over and he felt a sharp ache in his knee and arm. His phone rang from beneath the clutter, thankfully undamaged. H