When I Left, He Lost Everything

Synopsis

Five years ago, Lucas Moretti rescued me from a heap of bodies. He said, "Stick with me, and I'll keep you safe for the rest of your life." Thus, I stayed by his side, dodging assassins and enduring the purges. Every time my brother needed surgery, I'd kneel outside his study, begging him for the money. I thought if I kept my head down and stayed humble, maybe one day I'd finally have a real home. But today, the butler delivered the wrong gift. On my ruby necklace, it was engraved: [The cage is your only place.] On the other woman's crown, it was engraved:[My wife, may you share the throne with me.] When I called Lucas, there was a lot of noise in the background. Someone cheered, "Happy wedding!" The woman laughed into the phone. "What if she walks away?" Lucas said casually, "She wouldn't dare. Her brother is still in my hospital." I looked at my brother sleeping in the hospital room and murmured softly. Then I sent a message to the vampire prince: [Come get me, and take away the only man I still care about in this world.]