Chapter 7

Leon took Emily back up the mountain and gently set her down. "Em, don't worry. Just stay here for seven days. I'll send people to look after you."

Emily suddenly snapped back to herself and grabbed his pant leg tightly.

She begged, "Leon, please, you have to save Lucy, okay? As long as you fix her leg, I promise I won't run again."

Tears slid down her pale cheeks. Loose strands of hair framed her face, covering the shattered emptiness in her eyes.

Leon crouched down and pulled her into his arms. "I promise."

But Emily never expected that for…