I stared nervously at my father, who was sitting across from me. Liam, who sat beside me, sat close, with his hand on my back for support. "Shoot," I said, my leg shaking up and down as I waited. My father took a deep breath and leaned forward, mirroring the way Nick sat, leaning his arms on his thighs. "After today, I think it's safe to say that you are the one they're after." he started, and I cut in, "But what do they gain by killing me? It hurts you, yes, but it doesn't really change anything concerning you and your...business". "Unless their goal isn't to kill you," Nick shot in, making me look at him. I furrowed my brows, waiting for him to continue. "Maybe they need you as leverage," he finished, and I hid my face in my hands. I have seen how those movies go. Kidnapping,