Prologue

The carnival lights whirled and buzzed as people won games and prizes. Laughter filled the air along with the smell of popcorn.

But on top of the Farris Wheel two children sat side by side watching the families go into the large tent and around the park. A set of binoculars shared between them.

"Okay, Boy Wonder, her," the girl commanded pointing to a lone woman with cotton candy in her hand.

Her companion grinned as he pulled the binoculars to his face, "That's way too easy Bex, single mom whose boyfriend said he'd take care of the kids for today. This is her first day to herself in months."

Bex sighed loudly, knowing he was spot on as always. "The Boy Wonder sees all!" She joked, elbowing her friend. "Come on Patty; help me practice for my routine for once."

"You need all the practice you can get!" Patty and Bex were still laughing when they got to the bottom. They raced to the back of the ginormous red and gold tent.

"I win!" Bex cheered loudly.

Patty rolled his eyes, "You always win Bex."

"I know but I still like to rub in your face loser!" The two laughed as Bex threw her various knives and flipped a couple times.

"Brava! Brava!" Patty cheered making Bex giggled with delight.

"Rebecca! Patrick!" a man's voice called.

"Coming!" they shouted before running to the stage master obediently.

"Reporting for duty sir!" Patty mocked saluted.

The man laughed, "At ease Private Jane. Your mission you filthy little maggots, is to put on the best show you your lives! Is that understood?"

"Sir yes sir!" They answered snickering.

"Then hop to it!"

Bex is 19 when she enlists in the Marine Core; Patty is 20 when he runs away from the circus with the love of his life Angela.

They're both 24 when his wife and child are murdered by a serial killer and her best friend blown to bits.

He's 26 when he becomes a consultant for the CBI and she's 29 when she retires, and the USA government gives her a job as a mercenary.

They both lead different lead different lives; they haven't spoken since they were 18 in the circus together, and one target, one murder will bring them back together again.

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