Although he realized something was up, Hector Grant wasn't one to pry and didn't ask what had happened.
"Claire Vance is domineering. Anyone she sets her sights on who turns her down usually faces her retaliation. I can't be with you all the time, so you need to be careful."
Sierra smiled, unfazed. "What's there to be afraid of? If she dares to start something, we'll dare to finish it."
Nathan Thorne looked guilty. "This is all my fault. If it weren't for me, she wouldn't have targeted Sierra and Jayce. If worst comes to worst, I'll just—"
"You'll just what?" Jayce looked at Nathan Thorne curiously. "Sacrifice yourself to save us? Trade yourself for our freedom?"
