Chapter THIRTY

GABRIELLE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The doctor arrived almost immediately, he was an elderly man whom I've seen quite a few times in the mansion. He gave some ointment and medicines to help with the pain, he advised not to do any kind of work with it, at least for the next few weeks. I still couldn't believe that Lucian had easily let me off after I had pointed that gun at him. Or maybe he was saving the punishment for later, the thought made me shuddered. I was already battered and bruised enough, my body wouldn't be able to take any more of his torture. I slowly walked towards the dresser and opened it. My eyes fell on the brilliant ring. I took hold of it with shaky fingers. Maybe it was my fault that he always hurt me, if I surrender instead of fighting him, would it be any different? No, I had no other option than to fight. If I stopped, I would be betraying Derek. It sat well with my conscience in knowing that I had been given no option each time. I blinked back the sharp st