Me and you

of determination. She was going to get to

n," Emily said, her voice firm. "I n

bbing his templ

rrupted. "I can see it in your eyes

kay, fine," he said. "I'll tell you. But you

racing with anticipation

yes locked on Emily's. "I'm in

ned in shock. "Wh

dealings a few years ago. I testified against

n't believe what she was hearing.

nt to put you in danger. I

ou should have told me," she sa

pleading. "I'm sorry," he said.

pating. "I know," she said. "

ily's. "I will from now on," he pr

sense of relief wash ove

p was about to change. She was about to be drawn

o face whatever came their way, as

themselves facing new challenges. Ryan's past began to catch up w

ng in his power to keep her safe. He increased his security measures,

ach other only grew stronger. They found solace in each other's compan

urned to Emily with a serious expression. "I have somethin

what Ryan was about to reveal. "What is it?

ages from someone who claims to know my true identity," he said.

d in shock. "What d

ce of information from a secure facility," he said. "If I d

w that Ryan was in witness protection, but she

do?" she asked, her v

ver it takes to keep you safe," he said. "Bu

"Of course, I'll help you," she

ested in ways she never could have imagined. But she was rea

ermination wash over her. She was ready to face whatever cha

was yet to come. A challenge that would test their

trange car parked outside. It was a black sedan with tinted wi

ion turned grim. "Get inside," he sa

ckly unlocked the door and rus

y felt a sense of unease wash over her. W

that he was thinking the same thing. They w

knew that she wasn't alone. She had Ryan by h

sh over her. They would get through this, together. An