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“But—”

“It’s not safe. Your brother didn’t want you in danger.”

She heard the plea in his voice. “But mission work is dangerous. Clay knew that. I know it, too.”

“I don’t care how prepared you think you are, you can’t go there alone.”

She touched his shoulder, surprised at the tension she felt under her hand. “I won’t be alone. I’ll have others with me. And, of course, I’ll have God.”

His shocked gaze locked with hers. “The Lord can’t protect you from roadside bombs.”

Looking into Wolf’s angry expression, Hailey knew words wouldn’t get through to him now. But maybe a firsthand account would.

“Come to church with me this afternoon,” she said. “A couple who are permanently based in the Middle East are visiting,” she explained.

“You’re not going to listen to another word I say unless I agree to this, are you?”

“Nope.”

“You are one hard-headed woman, Hailey O’Brien.” His tone held a hint of admiration.

“So I’ve been told, Captain Wolfson.”