Penelope stared at the two people pressed against the bitumen. She opened her mouth but no words came out. She swallowed hard and tried again. “No one. Why would anyone want to kill me?”
“They want to kill her to regain control of me.” Luca pushed her away from him and rose to a crouch. His hand held her effortlessly down when she tried to rise. “How can I protect you if you are going to stand up and let them know where you are?”
“If it’s because of you, then why don’t you go over there and deal with them?” Penelope glared up at Luca.
He gave an abrupt nod. “If that is what you desire, Exalted One. I am yours to command.” He started to move away.
“Don’t kill them,” Emily said.
Luca looked over his shoulder. “I am not yours to command.”
Emily turned to Penelope. “Tell him not to kill
