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Da to this extre Nikki and her computer to carry intel they needed

But it wasn’t just Garcia’s fault

Nikki had taken a fierce interest in Damen at the hospital, and vice versa, and that hy Garcia had planted the device in Dr Nikki Kane’s computer

All roads were supposed to lead them here

And they had

Only…the intent had been meant as a physical metaphor, not a romantically doomed one

“Nikki, I’ame plan, but it is my operation, so I have to take responsibility for a

ll the itated shake of his head as he added, “I can’t even rely on or hope for a desired result I have to see this through to the benefit of the government and the people who can use this intel to stop terrorists”

“That’s not fair,” she softly said

He eyed her quizzically

She told hiet diplomatic immunity of a different sort, because you can sincerely stand there and tellmy life in order to save others’”

“Yes”

“And the really shitty thing about that, Damen,” she said as she pulled in another shaky breath and tears tuive you I have to be completely selfless here and accept that you’ve destroyed soood”

“Yes”

His gaze did not waver