(Ben POV)
"I'm not going back into WITSEC."
Instead of giving her a chance to change her mind, the time we left her alone to
collect herself has only strengthened Ana's determination.
Before either of the federal interlopers can say something else that will set Ana off, I hurry to express what we're all thinking. "You have the right to refuse protection," I say in a conciliatory tone, "but you must know that you don't stand a chance if you try to go out there alone. They'll find you again and this time they won't let you go so easily."
"I know," she says, looking at me with an expression that mirrors her simple,
acknowledging tone. "But I'm tired of being assigned new handlers and moving
around all over the place. I want to stay here, in Phoenix, with you and Jones."
"Ana, we're no
