STERLING was on my screen, indicating a text message. I looked back up to Agent Hunter and then to Winnie.

“Winnie, we need to leave.” I laid my hand on her shoulder. “Please come with me.”

“I-I...do you still want me?”

“We need to discuss it privately.”

“Ms. Hawkins,” Agent Hunter said, “this offer expires when you step across this threshold.”

I stood taller. “It can expire immediately. I have no information. ...