My heart jumps as excitement settles in the pit of it. But then, I make sure my face masks my emotions. She doesn't need to know or even get a little clue that I will be the new thorn in her flesh.

“Melissa,” her grip on my wrist, tightens. “This will be a very rough part for me. My heart will always be on the edge of not getting caught. I hope you will stand by me till the very end.”

Nodding my head, “I’ve always stood by you. This is when you need me the most. I understand the gravity of our plan. If anything should go wrong, we’re...