Chapter 242

　　He stopped at the door, his back to her. "Do you remember what I told you once upon a time?" 　　"W-What is that?" Her voice throaty, and hoarse from shouting so much. 　　"The day you whipped Danika badly, I said some words to you." 　　That day flashed in her mind.... 　　****"I freed my people because I want my people to experience being free again. Cone made me a monster, but it is my duty to protect my people. Let me carry all the burden alone, Vetta. It is my responsibility. My duty as a king. As my father's son." 　　"There shouldn't be two monsters together, or the vicinity will be in danger. Two monsters cannot stay in the same place." 　　He'd turned and stared at her. There was sadness in his eyes, but there was conviction too. "We have been through so much together, Vetta, but the day I look upon you and see a monster is the day I let you go. Completely."**** 　　The memory caused a shiver down her spine. Dread and desperation missed to become one. 　　"Lucien, please—" 　　Hands