Vanessa was swaying back and forth on her feet, her eyes were cast down and her hair fell in front of her face.

When she looked up at me with those round-dark eyes, I knew I couldn't count on her. Vanessa was scared and when you’re scared and you let that fear take over, you’re useless.

I thought she was stronger but I was wrong.

She was too scared of Damien to be trusted.

”He’ll kill you,” she said.

”No he won’t, he needs me.” ...