he knew where I was, if he had the opportunity. Men like him don’t take it very well when a woman leaves them.”
“We’re going to make sure he doesn’t have that opportunity. You have to remember you’re not alone now.”
“I once was. And those were some dark days. Until I walked into that church and my life changed forever for the better. I know you don’t want to hear that, but my faith is all I have. It’s what has sustained me when I thought that I might not even want to live.”
His heart hurt hearing the emotion dripping from her words. He couldn’t help but be moved by what she said. To be moved by her. And to feel that there was a void in his own life from turning away from his faith.
“I don’t want your pity,” she said quietly.
“Sydney, the last thing in the world I feel for you is pity. You’ve shown what a strong person you are. You fought that guy off all by yourself. But beyond your physical abilities, you’re rock solid emotionally, too. Stronger than a lot of people I know. And a lot of federal agents I’ve worked with. You can hold your own.”
She didn’t respond but sat quietly, and he wanted her to believe him. Before he could press his point, his phone rang. He answered and put it on speaker.
“Hey, Max. It’s Elena.”
“You have something?” Max asked.
“Yes. I have news. Big news.”
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