Whisper of Thoughts
The silver drive in her hand caught the dying light of the sun, glowing like a piece of forbidden technology.
"Julian, don't," I whispered, my voice barely audible over the gusting wind. My hand was steady on my rifle, but my heart was hammering against my ribs. "She’s a stranger. Whatever is on that drive, it’s not who you are anymore. You’re more than a series of protocols."