Jazmine (POV)
Once Xander and I boarded the plane, he led me to two open seats that were in the middle of the guard. I was not surprised the guard surrounded us. I was actually relieved. It left Matilda sitting in the front away from me where everyone on the plane could keep an eye on her. I wondered if he had planned that or if it was just something the guard did automatically? Either way, I was relieved.
Matilda walked out of the cockpit first. She looked around and saw that the only available seats were at the front of the plane. She didn't look pleased. She smiled, then walked over and took the seat next to me. My heart started to race. I didn't want to spend the whole plane ride sitting next to her.
"I know you don't trust me," she said in a soft, quiet voice. "I don't blame you.
