“You're good at this.”
“You might say I've been around this block a few times.”
Tension drained out of her like water from a leaky bucket. There was something so very cathartic about sharing your thoughts and concerns with someone else. Deep down, she had always known she could trust Jack. “I was ordered not to tell you specifically,” Anna went on. “Larani Tal was concerned you might overreact.”
A warm smile blossomed on his face, and just like that, her doubts and reservations vanished. “I'm glad you trusted me,” he said, bowing his head to her. “I know I have a bit of a reputation for bucking the system.”
Jack offered a hug that she gladly accepted, slipping her arms around his waist and settling into the warm embrace. Oh boy, did this bring back memories. She remembered that very fi
