Gabrielle's POV
The ride back to the Windsor Estate felt like a trip to my own funeral.
I sat in the back of the heavy black SUV. Marcus sat right next to me. He did not say a single word. He just stared straight ahead. Through the dark window, I watched the tall iron gates of the estate open slowly. They looked like the giant teeth of a monster ready to eat me alive.
When the car finally stopped in front of the huge mansion, two big guards pulled Lucas out of the other SUV. His hands were still tied tightly behind his back. The dried blood on his forehead made my heart hurt with heavy guilt.
"Lucas!" I cried out. I tried to run to him, but Marcus grabbed my arm firmly.
"Do not touch her!" Lucas shouted at Marcus. He fought against the guards, but they were much too big. "Gaby, st
