If the woman from last night had indeed entered his bed with the intent to win his favor, then her objective had been achieved. He had even left his number for her, expecting a swift contact.

Opening his phone once more, he checked, but no notifications greeted him.

Reviewing the call records revealed no missed calls either.

Despite his usual disdain for such calculations, a strange sense of disappointment settled within him.

Silence lingered before Holden spoke again, his tone measured.