IRENE'S POV I was drenched in cold sweat immediately but even under his watchful eyes, I took a deep breath and relaxed my shoulders. "Yes, my dear?" I answered in a sweet and calm tone. I didn't miss the way Karson recoiled in a bit of shock. He seemed to be having trouble deciding how to react but his fists were clenched by his side. "I miss you too. Yes, I'll be back soon. I only stepped out for a little while," I said into the phone, reducing the volume to the barest minimum. I couldn't take my eyes off Karson. Not just because he was naked- it was still strange staring at him in all his glory. He looked ready to go again- I lifted my eyes to his own immediately even as my face flushed. I didn't want to be caught leering. "Make sure you get enough rest, okay? Okay, good night," f**