Kisses of a HitWoman
This was the real Anastasia Vasquez.
She had the scarred operative on the ground in seconds. But she didn't kill her. She just held her there, controlled and precise.
Katerina had moved toward Dominic, but not to fight him. She'd tackled her partner the scarred operative away from Anastasia. A choice. Loyalty shifted in real time.
Anastasia rose, weapon in hand. Katerina was on her knees, breathing hard, having just realized what she'd done.
"I'm sorry," Katerina said. Her voice was raw. "I'm so sorry."