She thinks she’s fooled me. But I’ve known all along. <br> <br>Almost. <br> <br>Lily is hiding something, a secret so big, she came out of a year-long coma and her first instinct was to lie. <br> <br>Who does that? Someone who is afraid. No—not afraid. <br> <br>Terrified. And it’s my job to take that fear away. <br> <br>My partner and I have spent countless man-hours hunting down the cold-blooded killer who did this to her. Meanwhile, Lily’s spent her waking hours recovering. Getting stronger. Getting smarter. <br> <br>Staying beautiful. <br> <br>Never get involved emotionally. That’s my dictate. Never get attached. <br> <br>When you realize you’re caught in a triangle, it turns out there is no exit. <br> <br>Crossing a line is easy. Holding a line takes strength. <br> <br>Lily’s shooter knows that she’s my weakness. <br> <br>And he’s about to exploit that by breaking a line and escaping, claiming a hostage in the process. <br> <br>One I have to get back. <br> <br>No matter what it takes. <br> <br>