#Chapter 139: Constant contact

Fiona “Put the phone away,” Nina said sternly. I hadn’t realized I’d taken it out again, and was sitting there staring at a lock screen with no new notifications. “Thank you,” I muttered to my friend. Alexander had warned me this morning that he would not be reachable for most of the day. Cell reception in the area where he and Kayden were traveling was expected to be patchy at best. And, of course, he would not have his phone on him during the time he was inside the actual prison as well. I guess I had gotten used to being in pretty much constant contact with my fiancé recently. A couple hours without hearing from him just felt strange. Nina watched as I followed her orders. Then she allowed herself to relax once more with her eyes closed and head leaned back. We were side by side in reclining spa chairs with our feet soaking in little rose-scented whirlpools. “Why don’t you tell me what’s going on with your work? I’ve been rambling about mine. What’s new in the finance