Annie wanted me dead.
And Doctor Kent was the one doing her dirty work.
But no matter whose side someone's on, everyone has a breaking point.
"I saw the message," I said, my voice hoarse.
His movements stopped.
"Kill me, double the money," I said, staring into his eyes. "Annie told you to do it, didn't she?"
Doctor Kent's face changed.
He straightened up, took half a step back, his eyes darting.
"What are you talking about—"
"I don't have the energy to play games with you," I cut him off. "Let me finish."
I took a breath, putting all my strength into every word.
"You kill me, you get the money. But what kind of man is Luke Davis? Even if he doesn't love me, if I die, won't he investigate?"
Doctor Kent's Adam's apple bobbed.
"Annie is his first love. If something happens, Luke
