“Go on,” he says, again. “Answer it.”

The way he says it though... it's not casual. It’s sharp. Like a dare.

My fingers tremble just slightly as I swipe to accept the call. “Hello?”

Leo’s soft voice crackles through the speaker. “Jennie. Hey—I’ve been calling all morning. Are you okay? I heard you were out. Where are you?”

I glance at Reo. His jaw tightens the second Leo speaks. He looks away, but his ears are locked onto every word. Every damn syllable.

“I’m fine,” I say. “I’m just... out for a bit.”

“With him?”

There’s a pause. I don’t answer.

“I just wanted to check in,” Leo continues. “After...