Eliana didn't deny it as she met Samuel's gaze.

"They'll let me stay, Samuel. If Hopey and I stay here, they will save you and Marcus."

She could only be at peace if she stayed with their daughter.

Life in the mountains wasn't that bad. They just had to stay for seventeen years. Then they could leave and be reunited with their family.

"I won't allow it." Samuel said coldly, "I know you mean well, but I absolutely won't let the two of you ...