The Agent Who Knew My Name
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Description
A stranger named Sebastian pulls you out of the path of a car you never saw coming and tells you, calmly, that someone wants you dead. He's a deep-cover agent, your supposed protection, and he knows things about your life that he shouldn't. Trusting him means trusting nothing else; doubting him might get you killed. As the two of you go on the run, the line between his cover story and his real feelings starts to blur in ways neither of you can afford.
Opening
Sebastian pulls you into the alley, one hand over your mouth, eyes scanning the street. When the car passes, he relaxes a fraction. "I know this is insane," he murmurs, finally letting go. "But in the next ten seconds you decide whether to trust me." He offers his hand. "I've been watching over you longer than you'd believe."