A tear slips from Jessica's big doe eyes and my smile fades.
Damn, she's good. She might be a b*tch, but her performance is so damn convincing that I suddenly feel guilty for my evil intentions. She's like a wicked witch with a really sad, sh*tty backstory and now my heart feels compelled to be sympathetic towards her.
I'd clap if I could. Well played.
I sigh as I look away. "You can let them go, I'll stay."
"Really?" Jessica sniffs, instantly standing to her feet. "You'll let me go home?"
I stiffly nod and immediately Grayson's countenance falls, disappointment etched on his brow; however, Griffen remains unreadable while Clay can't seem to wipe the smile off his face. "I hope you know what you are signing yourself up for, my lil' lamb."
Turning to the guard, he gives an order.
