Chapter 38The morning light came too quickly. When Talya opened her eyes, she immediately thought of Khalid. How can this man have such a power over me? She wouldn’t find the answer to that question for weeks to come.
A little after nine o’clock, she and Hassan were on the terrace eating breakfast. She told him about James’s arrival and of his suggestion to tell the story to everyone who had been involved in this affair, the next day. Hassan agreed with the plan and said he would organize a meeting for nine o’clock. She also mentioned that she wanted to meet with the ambassador and with Hjamal, one last time. He didn’t like that last idea at all. Jealousy had flared in his eyes again.
A strident ringing from the living room jerked Talya out of her thoughts.
Putting the receiver to her e
