Disclaimer: I own nothing – all rights go to Ally Carter

Dear Cammie,

If you're reading this then things are bad, really bad. I'm sorry that I'm not there to hold your hand through these hard times. I dread to think how much you'll have gone through by now. I want you to know Cammie, no matter what happens – I will always love you.

Do something for me Cams? – Stop shutting people out, not everyone is against you. As spies we have to be unreachable, but as human beings we need to let some people in, they're the ones that help you become the person that you want to be. Find the person that makes you laugh, makes you smile, find the person that you love and who loves you back. Find the person that makes you feel safe and then never let go of them. As a father I'm sorry I can't be there to make his life hell but as your dad I just want you to be happy.

I can't imagine what your life has been like, the trials that you must have been through and the pressure that you are and always have been under. All anyone can ask of you is to do your best.

I've told you what I think Cam, now I need you to do something so that you can live your life in a safe way; the way you deserve. You need to find the other two journals – they have the information that you need to defeat the COC. You may have to do it alone Cam, it's up to you.

I am so proud of you Cammie. Remember, no matter where you are, I will always be there with you.

Love, forever and always

Dad x

I don't know when the tears started, but by the time I had finished reading the letter I was full on sobbing. All I could imagine was my dad sitting here and writing this letter.

He must have known that something was going to happen to him otherwise he would've had no reason to write the note. I couldn't control the tears that were cascading down my face.

I was lost in thought when I heard a rustle behind me and saw Zach standing in the doorway – he looked shocked to see me crying but not shocked to see me here.

He came over and sat in the large leather chair with me. He pulled me onto his lap and I rested my head on his chest as he stroked my hair soothingly.

"It'll be okay Gallagher Girl, we'll get through this. You and me – together," Then he kissed my forehead and we sat there not saying anything as I cried and he soothed me.

Review please! Sorry this chapter was so short; the next chapter should be up tomorrow afternoon...