Every muscle in my body hurt. August had really dragged me out of bed at five in the morning, forcing me through a series of exercises that only left me sore and sweaty.

He left for work looking pleased with himself, while I could barely get dressed without feeling pain—and today of all days, when I needed to put my plan into action.

My goal was, at the very least, illegal. That was why, hours later, when I stopped in front of my old office building, I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I