**This is a bonus novella that takes place directly following Ashes, Ashes (Hostage Negotiation Team #2)** As a suspect in Senator DeMarco's murder, Sophia Naziri worked hard to bring the true killer to justice and prove her innocence. But she pays a high personal price trying to clear her name when she's held hostage and nearly killed---and Sophia can't put it behind her just yet. Matters get even more complicated...