“Charlotte,” Lucas handed me a towel and I wiped it across my face. “You will be safe. We won't let them do anything to harm you.”
I got to my feet, turning on the faucet and splashing water onto my face. The mirror confirmed I looked awful, my skin had lost all color and I could see the panic in my own eyes. I took a deep breath, and then turned to Lucas. “Is Marianne right? Do you think I'll be in danger all the time?”
Lucas rose gracefully from the floor and captured my shoulders. “You will be protected with me, my Charlotte.”
“That's not what I asked!” I shrieked. “Am I in danger? How many others will come after me? How can I ask you and the others to be watching out for me constantly?”
“You don't have to ask us, love. We will do whatever it takes, to keep you safe. I don't expect
