Green hues locked on to the
man she looked up to as her
Father. His words making her
let out a heavy sigh and a
small roll of her eyes, “No one
is going to take me. They
won’t even manage to get that
close. —Please? You know I
would be great help if everyone
become surrounded.”
Rick didn’t want to hurt her.
He didn’t want to be reckless
and allow cruel people to take
her because of what she could
do, manipulate her into doing
what they wanted. The very
thought made him feel sick to
his stomach. “No. That’s my
final answer. You’re not going.”

When he did not respond she let out a heavy sigh and left out of his sight.
Rick considered the words, allowed them to sink in for a brief moment. He wanted to promise her, but he knew he...