Lucien's POV I wanted to tell at her, I wanted to hand her over to the guards to lock her up in the hot pit of the castle. A pit where all she can do is cry, and gnash her teeth in agony. I was even going to tell them to make out hotter in three folds. All these intentions went away the moment I saw Zara in her arms. My heart melted at the sight of her, and the moment she smiled at me. "I'm sorry that I came unannounced with Zara. The little girl only wanted to kiss you goodnight. That's the reason why I brought her here" Madison mumbled almost inaudibly. Of course, she was so scared, it's written all over her face. "Zara, were you really the one who told her to bring you here?" I asked softly touching her cheeks, and she nodded slightly. "Hey slave! I know that you're taking my

