BECKETT WAS more than surprised, seeing the love of his life pointing a gun at him. And he was doing the same thing. He knew it was Vivianne in front of him now, but he couldn't bring himself to lower his weapon.

He trusts her, but there's something different about Vivianne's gaze. The hatred looked genuine, and he wondered why.

"Vivianne..." Beckett called out to the young woman. His voice was full of longing and pain. "Why did you leave me?"

Vivianne didn't respond. Instead, she tightened her ...