With a surge of hope, Markus grabbed his communicator once more, his fingers flying across the screen as he dialled Valeria's number. ‘Pick up, Lily. I have to check if this phone is on or not. Hope it is on vibration or silent.’ The phone rang and rang, each unanswered ring sending a pang of anxiety through Markus's heart.

But then, just as he was about to cut the call. ‘Finally! The phone is on, I can trace the location easily.’ A voice answered on the other end of the line, ...