Chapter 58
- Alexander Steel sat on the edge of the hotel room bed, one leg bouncing restlessly as he stared at the phone in his hand. The late evening sun spilled through the sheer curtains, casting a quiet glow on the otherwise somber space. His phone buzzed to life, and when he saw the caller ID, his eyes softened.
- “Hey, Mom,” he said as he answered.
- “Alex,” her voice came through gently. “How are you?”