“It’s becoming more than that.” He said and I stepped closer.
“Do you want to know what frustrates me?” I asked but Damien did not answer.
“I gave Charlotte everything she needed, and she still chose Paige.” I said as his voice tightened.
“I gave my organization direction, and now half the people around me are afraid to make decisions.” I said as I pointed toward the door.
“Every time we get close, something happens.” I yelled as Damien looked away.
“Then we need to stop forcing things.” Damien said and I stared at him.
“Explain.” I said.
“We need information.” He said but I said nothing.
“We keep reacting to Paige, Jace, and the Iron Vipers, but we don’t know enough about what motivates them.” He added.
“That is why we are watching them.” I said.
“No. We are watching what they a
