James’s POV
“Just come with me,” I say, hoping she’ll follow me without too many questions.
This decision has already taken a lot out of me. It’s already difficult to even think about doing this. I don’t have the strength now to answer questions. It’s too draining.
“Why?” she asks, because of course she does. “Where are we going?”
“Just trust me,” I say. “We don’t have time to go into it right now. And if I’m being honest, I still have to fully think this through. I still need to come up with the perfect words to say because it is a pretty big risk.”
“A big risk?” she asks. “What we’re doing is risky?”
“Of course, it is,” I reply. “Saving Ben’s life is going to come with a risk. But I know how much you love your brother. I know you’re wiling to take risks to save him.”
“More than
