Macey POV

'So…' He said

'So…' I replied

'I'm sorry' We both said, when we realised what happened we smiled

'I never meant to lead you on' I blurted

'I know, it was your bitch-McHenry persona'

'Yeah, before Gallagher I thought I had immense power'

'What changed?' I thought for a moment.

'Those people in that room became more of a family than mine ever were. They care about me.'

'So did I, I still do'

'I know, I should have been nicer'

'It's okay, just think it as maintaining a cover' He was still smiling.

'So...Rome?' I said changing to topic

'Yeah, I've been here for about 2 years unofficially'

'Last time I heard, you were in the states...and single' I diverted my attention to my nails trying to distract myself from his gaze.

'Charlotte was a bit harsh wasn't she?' He said scratching the back of his neck

'Harsh is an understatement' I snapped

'She just never understood why I was attracted to you for so long'

'Neither can Nick. He doesn't like that I led you on, I think that part of him believes that I'm doing the same to him'

'Are you?'

'No. I love Nick.' He simply nodded

'I'm happy for you McHenry, honestly I am' He started reaching for the door handle

'Preston?'

'Yeah?'

'When you find a girl, and you will. Make sure you do a background check. You know, in case she's a psychotic bitch like the last one?' He smiled again

'Are you referring to Charlotte or yourself McHenry?' He teased, I sent him a death glare as he opened the door back to where we just left.

Zach POV

Macey and Preston entered the room again, they both seemed in positive spirits. I diverted my attention back to Cam.

'What's the plan Gallagher Girl?' I smirked, she smiled.

'Catherine's on to me so it's not safe to stay near Preston..so you need to disappear.' She directed at Preston

'I'm already in Sydney. Actually, I've just crossed the Golden Gate Bridge' He smiled

'Sorry dude, but the Golden Gate Bridge is in the states' Grant said

'Exactly, Preston has scrambled his location to be near impossible to trace' Jonas stated impressed.

'Now this is what I have to do for Cam. May I?' He said to Jonas who had his laptop on his lap.

'Be my guest' He handed it over as Preston began his encryption key flying his fingers across the keys. After a few moments 'Okay, someone who matches your description with a slight limp has just boarded a flight to New Zealand.'

'Preston, this technology is impressive. I'm surprised people haven't come after you'

'Jonas!' Cam shouted

'It's okay Cam. But yes people have tried to kill me. I'm glad that Cammie taught me how to fight and to shoot a gun'

'You did what?' I stared at her pissed

'The Circle were going to give Preston a permanent bodyguard, but if plans failed Preston would be expendable. I convinced Catherine to let me and Leo train Preston is simple combat. The more extensive stuff he learnt himself' She said looking at me.

'How close were you and Leo?' Dare I ask? I did. I had to know.

'Leo was a ladies man. He said I was beautiful and called me sweetheart but that was it.' She stared back at me, I searched her eyes to see if she was telling the truth. She was.

'Did he touch you anywhere or hurt you?'

'Only the time that you saw. But that was for show, he knew someone was watching us, the rest of the time he was a gentleman to me.'

'But not to my cousin.' Preston added

'He said he didn't realise she was related to you.'

'Yeah, yeah whatever. Cam take these.' He handed her a little pill. Liz stood up to have a look.

'That's the sleeping pill I invented. How?' She asked

'Yeah, Cam needed more to stop her nightmares and I managed to make more, the only problem is she hasn't been taking them'

'They make me dream about my dad, about the day he disappeared or when Catherine showed me his grave. I would rather have the nightmares' she whispered.

'Cam I'm sorry' I said hugging her allowing her tears to fall on my shoulder, but none did.

'It's not your fault' she added

'Cam take the pill, I'll be with you the whole time.' I said

'Fine' She took the pill whilst I held on to her, after a few moments she began to lean on me and fall asleep. I picked her up bridal style and turned to Preston.

'Which room?'

'Down the hall on the right'

'Thanks' I carried Cam out of the room and followed Preston's instructions. The room faced south towards the forest and the sun was beginning to set. I placed Cammie down on the four-post bed and looked around the room. In the wardrobe were some of Cammie's clothes. This was obviously her room at some point. I turned my head to look at Cammie's sleeping face. She looked so peaceful and happy. The way she was before my mother ruined everything. I walked over to her and moved the strands of hair that had fallen over her face.

'What happened to us Gallagher Girl?' I whispered. The only response I got was her light breathing in her sleep. I got into bed with her and pulled her carefully into my arms.

*2 hours later*

Cammie began to move in my arms. She was waking up.

'Hello beautiful' I said kissing her on the nose.

'Hey' She said half-asleep

'How are you feeling?'

'Better actually just-'

'Hungry?' I finished for her. She smiled

'Starving'

'Then allow me' I said pulling her onto my back and giving her a piggy-back

'Zach! Put me down!' She squealed trying to get out of my arms as I walked out of the room

'Fat chance Gallag-' Before I could finish there was rapid gunfire consuming the bedroom we just left. I twisted Cammie round and placed her on the ground, my body covered her's as the shots kept firing and firing. Suddenly, BOOM. Then the house began to shake.