Chapter 24. Paranoia

I hated to admit it, but he was right. Before the incident, I never would have thought this. However, based on the accident that almost costed me my life, I had to admit that Lucien was right.

“I am so sorry…” I apologized in a weak voice.

“There is no need to apologize. You can go now. Please wait for Reiner in your room. Do not go anywhere else until Reiner has returned to your room. Clear?” Lucien said and I could tell that he was trying to go easy on me.

“Very clear,” I replied firmly.

“Good. Reiner, please stay behind,” Lucien said flatly.

I glanced over at Reiner, and he nodded reassuringly at me before I headed out of the room. Lucien seemed very serious about my safety that I didn’t dare protest about any of the restrictions that he placed on me. Thankfully, the bodyguard that would be by my side was Reiner. I shivered just thinking about what would happen if Reiner hadn’t come back. I’ll be stuck with whoever Lucien chose and things wou