Desperation

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I had been in my room for the rest of the day. Maisie was with me.

"Why didn't you tell me any of this before?" She massaged her temples.

I had told her everything. The whole truth from the start. I was in a vulnerable state and when she started asking questions, I broke. I needed someone to trust. Besides Dad, she was the only one I had. I told her about Xavier, my contract with him to save Dad, and to gather evidence to put John in front of the Werewolf Council. He had to pay for his sins.

"What was I supposed to say? And honestly, I was hoping for it all to be over sooner. And I definitely didn't expect for Claire to return." I shrugged.

"Well, better late than never." She looked at me determined.

"What do you mean?" I asked confused.

"I mean, I am with you. All in. You are right. John needs to pay and I will help you however I can." She was the reason I had stayed sane for as long as I had.

Her conviction made me smile in irony as I asked, "And what do you have in mi