CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN

　　"You have to leave town," Damien said to Esme. "You need to get out of here, leave the country, go elsewhere until everything is settled".

　　"I can't leave you here all alone. I'm not going anywhere," Esme protested.

　　"Esme this is not the time to be stubborn, I'm doing this to protect you"

　　"I can manage quite well, I don't have to leave town or the country, thank you," Esme said as she carried the tray laden with empty dirty teacups to the kitchen.

　　"Gosh, there's no difference between you Annie. No wonder you're so fond of her," he scoffed.

　　"Whatever," she said, rolling her eyes.

　　"Have a seat," Damien said calmly, drawing back a chair at the dinner table. "You need to understand me, these people are not one to mess with. They are after you because of me and I don't want anything to happen to you. I'll never forgive myself if anything happens to you,"