For several moments, everyone's attention remained on Bailey.
She had already been nervous when Thalric first looked toward her, but standing there with the attention of nearly every person involved in the discussion made that nervousness considerably worse. More than anything, it was the way Thalric continued staring at her that finally made Bailey question whether coming here had been a mistake.
Until now, she had been so focused on Paul that she hadn't allowed herself to think much about what would happen afterward.
Everything she had done was meant to keep him with her.
Ever since Paul was "saved" by Noah and turned into a monster, Bailey had watched with growing unease as he grew stronger. He had become bolder, more willing to speak when something bothered him, and there were even times when he acted more like a leader than the quiet man who once seemed content remaining in the background.
