“This is just like any other mission you’ve been on,” Eli said. He took a step towards me and cupped my cheek. “Technically you’ve done harder missions than this, we have more than enough manpower to raid the Agency. We’ve got this, princess.”

“Words aren’t doing anything for me right now,” I said sharply and pushed Eli away from me. “Stop trying to comfort me, it’s not doing shit.”

“And you being rude isn’t going to help either,” Eli said and raised his eyebrows at me.

“Oh, just shut the hell up,” I snapped and walked past him, but he grabbed me and pulled me towards him. He pressed his...