Aiden's PoV

What are you doing back here, Hayley? The second she slinked out of the shadow; I hissed and yanked her to my side.

"Don't be stupid - I said wouldn't let you go alone, Aiden." "We're in this together."

Looking up, I checked to see if anyone was spying on us. Hayley, you don't understand. This mission... it is far too high risk."

"Then speak," she forced herself to make her voice shake along with fear and determination. "Tell me what's going on."

"Deep breath... this is going to be incredibly hard for me to share." "Alright. I will listen, but you must stay safe.

She never broke...