The night was quiet and serene. The stars were out, twinkling in the clear night sky, and the crickets sang their familiar chorus in the background. I had just settled into bed, snuggled up next to Kael, my mind finally at ease after a long day of work. The warmth of his body next to mine was comforting, and I was content to just lie there, lost in my own thoughts.
But then the phone rang, shattering the quiet of the room, interrupting our peaceful evening. I groaned, reluctantly reaching for the device, not wanting to disrupt the intimate moment we were sharing.
I groaned, reluctantly reaching for the device. "Hello?" I answered, trying to hide the irritation in my voice.
"Hey, sis," As soon as I heard my brother's voice on the other end, I knew that it was going to be anything but a p
