She was incredibly curious about what an on-site survey and excavation of an ancient tomb would actually be like.
Heath Hale looked at Zoe Sawyer's expectant face and was about to agree. But then he thought about her safety, and the word "yes" was stuck on the tip of his tongue, unable to be spoken.
"This isn't my call to make. You'll have to ask the chief," Heath Hale said, a bit guiltily. He avoided Zoe Sawyer's eager gaze and rubbed his nose.
Before, he might have agreed without hesitation. But there were still unresolved cases, and they could need Zoe Sawyer's support at any moment. If he rashly took her out, would it affect future cases?
And then there was the boss lady's gang. They had indeed captured many of her associates, but there was no guarantee some hadn't slipped through the cracks, lurking in the shadows.
What if they were keeping an eye on the police station and seized an opportunity to harm Zoe Sawyer?
