Chapter 67: Teamwork, Part 4

"What the hell are you talking about?" Annie's eyes narrowed as she smoothed her dress, undeterred.

"Because V said the same thing about you, Annie," I replied, taking another deep breath. "He's on our side."

"For your sake," Annie said in a rushed low voice. "You'd better hope so." She looked around to make sure we were alone and looked me in the eye again. "We don't have a lot of time."

Then, a thought occurred to me as I backed away, my eyes narrowing. "Annie, why didn't you tell me about Michaels when you saw me in Cooperstown?"

"That's not important, Star ..."

"The hell it isn't!" I said, preparing for the worst.

Annie sighed. "I've been undercover with Michaels for a few months now. Michaels heard you were in Cooperstown and sent me. He has no idea I'm still an agent! As far as the agency is concerned, my cover is that I've gone rogue!"