Chapter 30 A Call

• The morning was especially bright. Sunlight slid across the marble floor of the royal chambers, filling the room with a soft golden hue. Amelia stood by the window, holding the phone to her ear. Her heart was beating faster than usual, though she tried to stay calm. Her fingers trembled slightly when the name appeared on the screen: “Dad.”
• The rings were short. One… two… three…
• “Amelia?” Brad’s voice sounded surprised, mixed with joy. “Sweetheart, are you okay?”