Emilia glanced at the phone in her hand. Kenneth’s name kept flashing across the screen, like a nightmare she couldn't wake up from. She cursed under her breath and looked over her shoulder. Raymond was watching her too closely for comfort, and she didn’t want him overhearing this conversation.

“I’ll be right back,” she muttered, standing quickly and walking away from the training spot without looking back. She felt Raymond’s eyes on her, but she couldn’t stop now. She had to take this call.

When she was far enough, Emilia pressed the answer button and put the phone to her ear. “Kenneth,” she said, trying to keep her voice steady....