She figures he is an aimless drifter, like her dad, unable to settle down. Jonas turns out to be even more mysterious than she first suspected. He has a paranormal gift that links them in ways Verity could never image. In fact, Jonas has gone through a lot of trouble tracking her down. She is his key to controlling a force which threats his very sanity.
Verity is an interesting character.
On one hand she is totally independent, hot tempered and down right bossy. On the other, she is virginal, far too naive and easy manipulated by others out to seek revenge. Lucky for her, Jonas is also a complex character. At times he is willing to put up with her bossy side, overlook her domineering tendencies and smoothe her hot temper. He also appoints himself her protector.