Waves hurl themselves toward shore then soften mid-crash, their fury spent, each folding over itself— a creature surrendering its strength, returning to the deep to rest.

“Wait.” My voice came out thin. “I need Sawyer ahead of us.” He smiled. “I’m staying back in case you slip again.” Hallie paused, one pole planted below the ledge. Don’t make it worse. Across the conference table, a woman had folded the edge of her leave approval into a narrow pleat. I’d asked what kept her from reporting the warning. Now I stood with my shoulder against the rock, searching for words that wouldn't anger him. I kept my eyes on Hallie. “He pulled my pack toward the edge.” Sawyer’s hand hovered near my elbow. “Zoya. Your foot went over. I caught you.” I drew my arm against my...

Skoey has one chance to expose Gunnar—and a flash drive loaded with enough secrets to destroy him. But when Gunnar catches her in the act, she discovers the betrayal she feared may not be betrayal at all…and the truth may reach her seconds too late.