GERARD HELD HER TIGHT, saying nothing. He inhaled the scent of her, so relieved that she was in front of him and unharmed that he could think of nothing else. Jackie wanted nothing more than to stay in his arms for the rest of her days, but not at the expense of his safety or Vitor’s.
She forced herself to pull back and said, “Gerard, no, they won’t hurt me. Run please.”
“Don’t worry,” he said, brushing her hair from her eyes. “It will be okay,” he said, kissing her on the top of the head.
“Vitor, you both have to go. They will kill you, but I don’t think they would hurt a human. I’m safe but you’re not. Please, get him out of here,” she begged.
“I’m far from safe when I’m away from you,” Gerard said, pulling her tight against him again.
“What’re you saying? They’re coming. Are you c
