April's eyes widened slightly. While part of her expected that would be the case, she hadn't expected anyone to acknowledge or admit it. Cutter saw her expression and read it correctly.

"Believe it or not, I am on your side, Miss Dancer. If I didn't think you could cut it in the field, there are a myriad number of ways I could have orchestrated your failure without anyone being the wiser. But I've seen women in the field and have a great deal of respect for what a determined woman with the right training can accomplish."