Chapter 23. Stunned

Sofie’s POV

The sound of something vibrating close to me seeped into my ears, forcing me up from the fluffy comfort of the bed. I groaned, exasperated, as I blindly reached for whatever it was. When I couldn’t find it, I blinked one eye open, only to discover it was my phone, vibrating with an incoming call from an unknown international number. Scrubbing the remnants of sleep off my face, I retrieved the device from the nightstand and answered the call before placing it against my ear.

“Who is this, and why are you calling so early in the morning?” I yawned, roaming my eyes across the room in search of a wall clock.

“Hey, babe. How have you been? It’s Amy, and I’m sorry for calling so early. It’s late afternoon over here.” The familiar voice of my best friend wafted into my ears, and I gasped as relief coursed through me.