Chapter 95. A Lifeline

Leah’s POV

My heart thundered in my chest as I sat there, just being stared at by everyone that was at the table. I already knew how messed up and toxic this family was, and they were powerful too; so that meant that they would go to any length to get what they want. 

And that if they saw me as a threat, they would gladly do whatever it took to get rid of me. I did not want to be caught in their crosshairs. I did not want to make my life even worse. I did not need more enemies, but allies. 

I closed my eyes for a split second or more before I opened them and breathed out a sigh through my nose. I locked eyes with Cassie and she had this smile on her face that did not quite reach her eyes. 

It was not a normal one, but it did not really seem forced too. It was almost as if she was nervous yet ready to do whatever it took to protect this little toxic family of hers. “SO what’s it going to be, dear?” She asked, her voice now monot