Night fell quickly and Tessa lay on the bed, hugging a large sized Teddy to sleep. The room was plunged into darkness with only a dimly lit bedside lamp glowing faintly in the dark.

      The door to the room opened slowly as a figure emerged quietly in the dark. He walked quietly to where the little girl lay, her eyes closed and her lashes rested beautifully on it. She looked like a fragile little lamb, looking nothing like the aggressive girl laying threats and glaring at a Mafia boss ...