CHAPTER 88 Lucien’s POV: “I follow only those of importance to me.” Her voice was smooth, almost ethereal, blowing through the early morning breeze as the darkness slowly faded, the low but rising sun casting shadows around the forest. “I can kill you now. Something I should have done right from the start.” I said, standing still with my back to her. I heard the crunching sound of leaves under her foot as she neared me before I felt the slight sting of her cold hands as they caressed my back. I went rigid against the unwanted touch but bit my lip with my canines to avoid letting out a sound of protest. “But you did not. If you wanted to kill me, I shouldn't be standing here even now. Say it, Lucien, you still want me.” “I…do…not.” I let the growl rip from my throat at the audacity

