In five years, this has happened only one other time. One other incident of being discovered, of being found out…
-- Zoe (Chapter 1)

Importance: At the CARE benefit at NYPL, Zoe is nearly recognized by her old college roommate, Molly McKay. It is only the second time in five years this has happened. Zoe is very careful about her past, and knows she has been getting too careless lately. She does not want her past coming back to haunt her, but as it turns out, it will be impossible to prevent.

While I don’t think I’m actively being pursued, the idea of hiding is long ingrained, the thought of going back claws at the back of my throat.
-- Zoe (Chapter 4)

Importance: Zoe’s decision to leave her old life behind was, in part, because she had helped to break up a drug and sex trafficking ring, saving 11 young girls. To the present day, Zoe worries...