we want to leave

"I will kill Derek for you!" she declared.

Nathan's heart pounded. He clenched his fists, trying to maintain his composure. "You think I'd trust you?"

Jessica coughed weakly, she grinned evily and mischievously, "You don't have to trust me. Just think about it. With Derek out of the way, nothing stands between you and Charlotte. This is similar to what happened years ago with James, and there were no consequences then."

Nathan's mind raced. The thought of finally being with Charlotte, free from any obstacles, was tempting. But making a deal with Jessica? It's like dancing with the devil. "Why would you want to help?"

"I need your blood to heal, Nathan," Jessica continued. "You help me, and I help you. Simple as that."

Isaac stepped forward and whispered just loud enough for Jessica to hear, "Nathan, do you seriously want to trust her? She's manipulative; she isn’t someone who can be trusted!"

Nathan glanced at his brother, knowing he was right. But the prospect of eliminating D