With the weight of Jude’s words hovering between them, Annabel sat still in the chair.
Below them, the city loomed a silent observer of this surprising turn.
It was a crazy reckless idea to form a partnership with a man she hardly knew, a man who had once been so close to the person who had hurt her.
It was thrilling and terrifying at the same time. Her mind was racing and she was silent for a long time.
The idea felt right even though it was audacious and possibly a bit crazy. It seemed to be a response to a query she wasn't even sure how to formulate.
It was more than just a job, it was a means for her to take back her identity and prove to them that she was not a victim.
Her voice was a little shaky as she said “I need to think about it.”
It seemed like a tiny act of defianc
