~YULIA

"Yulia, didn’t think I’d run into you here." Jamal Khan smiled at me.

Before I could answer, Issa stepped forward and spoke. "Are you following me, Detective Khan? Is that how you conduct your investigation?"

"Issa," I whispered, looking around and hoping we were not attracting attention. "Not here."

"There is no need to be hostile, Issa," Jamal said. "We are on the same side now."

"And which side is that?" Issa asked.

"The side where we keep Yulia safe," He replied.

"Thank you but ...