21 Years Previous

She held on to the new-born in her arms, her body weak and eyes filled with sadness knowing that it would be the last time she'd see her.

Her own daughter – and she would get no longer than ten minutes with her.

This wasn't how things were supposed to go, but there was no alternative.

This had to be done.

"I'm sorry," the nurse said, coming back into the hospital room after giving the young woman the allotted time allowed, "but the foster family would like to meet her."

As the woman laid in the hospital bed, wanting nothing more than to hold on to the bundle of joy in her arms, she sighed, knowing that this was for the best. She nodded reluctantly, kissing the crown of her daughter's head for the first and last time as she whispered, "I'm so sorry, but this is to keep you safe."

It was then that the nurse took the baby, and with one final glance at her daughter, the woman was left with tears running down her face, wishing that things could've been different.

Epigraph

"But the heaviest things, I think, are the secrets. They can drown you if you let them."  

  ― Ally Carter

Cast

jenna coleman as aspen rigby

sean o'pry as beckett donovan

sam claflin as finn westin

holland roden as kira st. james

Note

I've been planning this story for months, jotting down little notes and getting peoples opinions on how to best craft a story of this caliber, and I'm finally beginning to write. This story is an action story - much outside my comfort zone, but since it's still me writing, there are many stereotypical aspects of YA/NA novels scattered throughout the plot.

Stories centering around spies and central intelligence have always intrigued me, as they require a little more thought while reading, and now, as I begin this one for all of you, I really hope you take the time and truly enjoy it! xx