“There could be others.” I exhaled. “I’ve been assigned to protect you.” “And I’m excusing you from those duties, Hugo.” She raised her chin with a determined expression. “There are no indications that anyone else was involved other than the two intruders—who are now both dead. I can’t hide out here forever. Thank you for taking care of me, for protecting me, but it’s time I get back to my life.” She motioned between us. “Do you understand?” I hung my head. “I do.” When I lifted my head, Anya walked away from me. She was going to leave. Walk out of my home. Out of my life.
