It was possible. She wouldn't condone killing of any sort, but there might be circumstances when she was more or less willing to look the other way. Maybe.

Love story.

He was a romantic, that was for sure. But he was also a psychopath, and love was a tricky issue. All the hallmarks were there...his commitment to her, putting himself in danger for her, demonstrating an extremely strong desire to have her in his life. And with someone else Joan would never even ask the question. But he was still a psychopath. A serial killer. The Surgeon.

She returned the kiss, then looked up at him, meeting his eyes.

"Do you love me, Martin?" she asked, simple and quiet.