“Oh, I see,” Anna shot back. “This is the moment where you tempt me by appealing to my gentle nature. "Put on a black hat and we"ll take care of your loved ones," is that it? Tell me, how does the hero usually respond to that?”
“You have skills that we can use,” Vincent rasped. “You have proven yourself to be a capable warrior. Men like Denario Tarse are disposable, but you, you are not. The old ways are failing. Justice Keepers will not be able to stand against what"s coming.”
“And what"s that?”
“Come with me,” Vincent said, stepping forward. He extended a hand toward her in a gesture of friendship. “You will find out.”
Throwing her head back, Anna stared up at the ceiling. She rolled her eyes. “Let"s see, if I join the bad guys, I"ll learn their terrible secret,” she mocked. “No than
