“He seems pretty obsessed with me,” Vicky said. “I’m just saying, if you need bait—” Nick interrupted her. “Absolutely not. You called us here to help, and we’re going to help. Putting you in danger is not an option.” Vicky’s eyes watered. I wondered if Nick realized how much she needed to hear that from him. I couldn’t help but once again see that sliver of hope festering between us. I was scared. But we were all together.
i. am. completely. fine.
