Hellbent (Orphan X, #3)

by Gregg Hurwitz

He took a deep breath, let it burn in his lungs. All his impeccable training, living his cover, becoming his legend. Never a skip, a stutter, a false move. And here he was. Undone by Target.

“You’re not deficient.” “Yeah, I am. I’m broken.” “Then let’s unbreak you.” “Oh, it’s that easy.” “I’m not saying it’s easy. I’m saying it’s worth doing. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”

“And we’ll spring a trap on the trap he’s springing on our trap.” She squinted at him through the darkness. He felt a flash of affection for this girl, this mission that had blown through his life like an F5 tornado.