Ava’s POV “Absolutely not.” I looked across the conference table at Morgan. “You haven't even heard my argument.” “I have known you for years. I don't need to.” True snorted beside him. I pointed at the map spread across the table. “All I said was—” “That you could probably walk from the clinic to the housing compound.” “It isn't that far.” Morgan stared at me. True stared at me. Tootsie slowly unwrapped a Tootsie Pop. Gage leaned back in his chair. “I'd stop talking, Ava.” “Coward.” “Alive coward.” I looked back at Morgan. “Fine. We drive.” “Thank you.” “Even though walking would be faster.” “Ava.” “I'm done.” I wasn't. But I could save it for Mexico. Probably. We were in one of the meeting rooms we'd borrowed for the evening. Surrounded by boxes, supply lists,

