[Lucas]
My heart and mind are at war, both of them unsettled, neither one able to forget the look of despair on Amelia’s face as I walked away from her. Even though I know I need to be here on the streets to keep her and the rest of my family safe, I don’t like the way I left things between us. She doesn’t like to feel trapped, but I need to keep her close to keep her safe. She doesn’t realize the dangers that she’d face if I let her go.
If she’s out here on the streets she’ll die. Maybe not immediately, but eventually they’ll find her and then she won’t get a second chance to survive. She doesn’t realize the truth behind the threat, even though her kidnapping should have been enough to convince her. Keeping her in the villa is for her own good. Even if she resents me, it’s worth it to
