“Wait.” Victoria comes out of nowhere. “You’re leaving?” Brielle’s lips tip up slightly and she nods. “I think I should, yeah.” “You should stay. I could use your help.” She steps closer, a low laugh leaving her. “Who knows what will happen here when Raven gets farther into this and the unkillable pain kicks in. I’ll need all hands on deck. Zoey likes you. Royce trusts you.” She nods. “Stay.” Royce trusts you.

