Chapter 17 - The Woman Behind the BadgeMonths later, Arthur found Elena standing alone on the estate balcony.
She was dressed in an elegant emerald gown.
No tactical vest.
No badge.
No weapon.
For once, she looked like an ordinary woman.
Arthur smiled.
“I barely recognize you.”
Elena laughed.
“That's because you've only ever seen me working.”
Arthur handed her a glass.
She looked at it suspiciously.
He smiled.
“Sparkling cider.”
Elena raised an eyebrow.
“Smart.”
They stood together overlooking Manhattan.
The city glittered below them.
“I owe you my life,” Arthur said.
Elena shook her head.
“You owe yourself the courage to start again.”
Arthur looked at her.
“And what about you?”
Elena paused.
“I have another assignment.”
“Where?”
“Europe.”
Arthur smiled.
“Of course.”
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Neither said what they were both thinking.
Some connections didn't need promises.
