chool days, her blossoming love, and the quiet moments

as always, wa

king overseas. It had been nearly six years since the tragic inciden

word to anyone," he warned them coldly. "If you

program: an elite training project for young girls. It was a p

survive if David ever discovered she was alive. As her guardian now, Matt knew

is secret. Once David returned fully... ev

ity now was Ve

gently slid a folder across the ta

urprise. It was a registration packag

used and a little excited.

tight smile, "the better you'll become.

rs, right? That's... a long time. I

rmly. "If you go, I'll write to you every single

lled in

ld choose from-spy, assassin, hacker, nav

nt to be an assassin. They work for the governm

en that's what I

er departure

cility. Back home, his staff quietly removed every trace of Veren

eaceful and happy days were already behind her. She h

ough the tears. "You'

ispered, "I'll wait for you. I prom

her tears, and tu

arms twitched at his sides, aching to hold her again...

g her back until the gates

. He tilted his head up to

rena. I just wa

eart was