Chapter 60

(Narration.)

Amid the night's hushed darkness, Max's sleep was unexpectedly interrupted by the insistent ringing of his phone. His eyes flashed open, heavy with sleep, as he gradually rose from the comfort of the bed. His movements were deliberate, a careful effort not to disturb the sleeping form of Luna, who had somehow found her way into his embrace during the night.

The soft glow of the phone illuminated the room, casting fleeting shadows across the walls.

Max's fingers fumbled for the device on the bedside table, his mind still groggy from the depths of his twisted dreams. With a sigh, he managed to answer the call, his voice a mixture of sleep and alertness plus a frown resting on his handsome face.

As he spoke into the phone, Max's gaze shifted to Luna, her features softened in the gentle embrace of sleep. A smile tugged at the corners of his lips, the sight of her bringing warmth to the unexpected interruption of his rest. He adjusted the covers around her, ensuring her comfo