In "Bitten" by Kelley Armstrong, the character Jeremy devises a secret plan to retrieve Clay, but he decides to keep the details hidden from the narrator. This decision leads to frustration and a sense of helplessness as the narrator struggles with being excluded from the action.

The narrator's reaction is one of anger and disbelief, repeatedly expressing that Jeremy’s idea is foolish. Despite being instructed to remain passive, they adamantly refuse to accept such inaction and are determined to contribute to the situation, highlighting their strong desire to be involved and to protect those they care about.