Blanche's POV
If I tell Zain about this, he'll definitely find a way to stop Drew from putting pressure on Demetrius, I thought.
But the second I finished speaking, my anxiety spiked.
To my shock, Joanna's voice drifted through the line. "Zain, look. There's a shooting star. Quick, make a wish."
The call went quiet for a beat, then Joanna's voice came back. "Zain, what did you wish for?"
Zain responded gently, "It's a secret."
His reply was short, but the tenderness in his tone was impossible to miss.
Even over the phone, I could feel the intimate spark between Zain and Joanna.
Joanna giggled and said, "Carry spotted some crabs. Want to go catch them together?"
Zain answered instantly, "Yeah, let's go."
Then he seemed to remember I was still on the line and asked, "Wait. What were you saying just now?"
He hadn't heard a word I'd said.
I stayed silent.
After what seemed like an eternity, my voice came out barely audible as I asked, "Where are you?"
