~ARTHUR~ "Why do you want to speak to me?" I ask Lucas suspiciously. I wasn't sure what I thought about him as yet. I still didn't understand why he always tried so hard to protect Gabriella. But a part of me was still grateful that he did. I knew that I could trust her life with him. He would protect her and keep her safe, even if I wasn't around anymore. In that case, I should learn to be nicer to him from now on. He wasn't the enemy; my father was. I also shouldn't have anything to worry about since he was clearly mated to my sister. "I know that you do not like me that much, but Gabriella and I have become close friends. I consider her like I would my sister, so stop giving me that look. I just want you to know that my family and I are ready to stand by your side in battle if it co

