♪ "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine..." ♪
The ridiculous, cheerful ringtone echoed loudly through the cold, terrifying vault.
Silas pinched the bridge of his nose in sheer embarrassment. Victor stared at Grayson in absolute, wide-eyed bewilderment.
Grayson froze. His dark, terrifying expression instantly melted into a look of absolute panic.
He pulled his phone out of his pocket with lightning speed. The caller ID displayed a picture of Mailah wearing a silly pair of yellow cat ears, titled: "My Queen ❤️"
"It is twelve fifteen," Grayson whispered in horror, looking at Silas. "She woke up. She is awake."
"Answer it, My Lord," Silas sighed weary. "Before she realizes you are missing."
Grayson cleared his throat, wiped the lethal coldness off his face, and put the phone to his ear. When he spoke, his voice instantly transformed into the smooth, gentle, slightly nervous tone of a devoted husband.
