My nose wrinkled as I read through the texts. I was in some serious trouble. You didn’t need to be psychic to hear the tone change. Plus, his messages got shorter, and that was never good.

Marek: I just landed in Moscow. We had to stop in Dubai for a layover.

Ten minutes later.

Marek: I know you’re up, Ria. Answer me.

An hour later.

Marek: Ria.

That had been a few minutes ago. Gulping, I typed back.

Ria: Sorry. I didn’t have my phone with me. I’m glad you made it safe.

Marek: ...