" There’s still time to change your mind.” Shaw’s fingers tightened around the steering wheel. I told him the truth. “I’ve changed it at least six times since we left the airport.” His white-knuckled grip relaxed a fraction. “And?” “I can’t let you go alone.” A slow nod left his head hanging as though he expected a guillotine blade to fall. "

― Hailey Edwards , Dog with a Bone (Black Dog, #1)