"I'm not going anywhere without you," Jessica said firmly, her eyes meeting Enzo's with unwavering determination. There was a quiet strength in her voice that caught Enzo off guard.
He studied her for a moment, then glanced back at the men he had been commanding just moments ago. The situation was becoming more complicated by the second.
"Get me Stefan, right this moment," he ordered one of his men, realizing he needed to focus on Jessica. He turned back to her, ready to explain why she needed to leave, but she cut him off before he could start.
"No," she said, her voice calm but resolute. " You can't just push me away. Please Enzo, I'm scared to be alone.''
"You won't be alone, Steward will be with you.''
" But you.. You're..'' She couldn't finish the sentence, she didn't know what she wanted to say. " Please, let's just go home together."