Chapter 181

"Gunner, why are you telling me—"

"If I can't have you, then he can't have you either." Gunner's tone was more severe than usual, filled with threat, which made me feel the anxiousness in my body. His breathing became heavier, threatening me that I must be away from anyone, especially King Edward, or else he was willing to have me by hook or crook. Slowly, it was very clear to me that his possessiveness was extreme, causing me to fear for my children's safety once he decided to use them against me.

He tightened his embrace, and my knees trembled as I started to gasp when he whispered, "I know in myself that I can't be happy if I find you with someone else. You're the only one who makes my heart and mind calm, despite how destructive I am. It's your choice, but whatever you decide has a consequence."

"I can't believe you're threatening me right now." I mumbled in disbelief, attempting to remove his embrace from my waist, but he didn't let me; instead, he pulled my neck and sniffed my s