My tone mellowed as I recognized the voice of Pete. "This is Sofia. I must speak to Jack. Put him on."

Low laughter echoed on the other line. "Oh, Jacko? He's in the shower at the moment and will most probably not be able to receive your call. If you need something, Ms. Lanka, just inform me, and I shall send it on."

I clamped back an answer, my fists clenched at my side. "Pete, I've been kidnapped-"

I didn't get to say any more. Pete cut me off, "Sofia, do you think that spouting such a sad lie will make Jack run to you? If you're so desperate to...