The Best Option

[THREE YEARS AGO]

Ashleigh had been gone for a year. Reports of her missions were sent back to Summer, as well as her medical checks.

She was clearly taking little to no rest between her battles, jumping from one pack to another so long as they provided her with a target to eliminate. She was efficient in her missions but reckless with her life.

Fiona questioned whether she had made the right choice in letting her go without an argument. When she heard that Ashleigh would be coming home for a few days, she knew she needed to talk to her.

But as she was going to see Ashleigh, she received heartbreaking news.

“Ashleigh,” Fiona called softly as she entered the room.

Ashleigh looked up from her duffel, where she was pulling clothes from. She gave a gentle smile.

“Good to see you, Fiona.”

“And you,” Fiona smiled.

It was good to see her.