"Take me with you," Lexi gripped Alex's hands. "Please."

"What exactly are you going to do down there? I can't hide you in my pod for months and I can't give you a job."

"I already have a cover. I'm Maya Monroe. I'll just go and live with Jack."

Alex shook her head. "He has enough on his plate right now. He's even got a girlfriend."

Lexi set her hand on Alex's arm. "I'm sure she's trash."

"She's not. She is very similar to how I used to be. He's ...