Chapter 189: Side Story
Chapter 189. The Prey (1)
In the middle of deep sleep, a phone call came to our room. This hostel used old-style rotary phones for all their lines—whether this was interior design or just the hostel’s age, I couldn’t tell. The sharp ring shattered the room’s silence.
Who’s calling at this hour?
Having been woken twice before dawn, I tried to suppress my irritation, but couldn’t stop my brow from furrowing. The room clock showed it was just past five in the morning. A bluish darkness filled the room, the sun not yet risen.
Before Liam could stir, I grabbed the phone first. My voice was thick with sleep as I barely managed to speak.
“Hello…”
A scream tore through the receiver.
“Jane! Oh my God!”
“…Ms. O’Brien?”