Chapter 13

“You think you're smart? Is that what you think?” Lucas asked me. He faced me but I didn't look in his eyes.

We were at the garden beside the Palace Chambers.

“I'm not acting smart, I'm only trying to save myself. That's all.” I answered.

“Save yourself from what?”

“From a monster like you.” I said, not missing a beat.

He laughed. “You can't run away from me, I'm everywhere and at all times, too.”

“I'll do everything I can to expose you, Lucas. Everything in my power.”

“That's the funny thing Naomi, you don't have any power. You're just a spoiled powerless brat that can do nothing.”

“I don't care what you think. I'm leaving.” I insisted.

“You can't run from me. Naomi you have to understand this so it'll be easy for us all. Running away will definitely complicate issues so I advise you to stay here and do as I want.”

“What about what I want? Or doesn't it matter? Doesn't what I want matter to anyone?” I asked. I was getting upset with the way he was trying to cajole me into marrying hi