Unexpected Sanctuary

Nadia.

Cassian raked his hair with his fingers as a sigh dropped from his lips. "What are you saying, kid? You told me you were sixteen. And you want me to take you in?"

Ah! They knew each other.

The boy nodded. "I want to escape. You are the only one that can help me do that, Mr Thorne. You're the only one that can go against my father. No matter what I do, no matter where I go…" he paused, sobbi