“Mathias did say it was a suicide mission, but there're more important things to think about. We understand and we will stay here and fight with you.” Xavier could feel the ties that held them together and was glad of the advantage it posed. “Why don’t you just change her? It will help you all to focus on the real danger at hand.” Everyone looked at Nikki, who hadn’t moved from the window. “Because she isn’t ready yet,” Kayla answered. “She has to make the decision, we aren’t going to force her into it because of the psychopath coming for Stephan.” Nikki’s presence annoyed her each time she spoke or thought. “Sam, Eric, go see what can be done to fix the door upstairs. Tell me if it can be salvaged or if we need to get a new door.” Xavier was trying to change the topic, distracting them

