Chapter 34. One More Favor

Lucas’s POV

“What is it?” Derek asked, folding his arms.

“I need a sum of twenty thousand dollars. Also, I need you to fly me out. I can’t stay here, and at the same time, I have to find Mattias. I need to know where…”

“No,” Derek said, cutting me off bluntly.

“Please. I will repay you. It’s just… I am helpless right now, and I have no one. Please,” I pleaded, hoping my words would reach him.

How could I sacrifice everything and still not find Shimma? She’s the reason I’m here. If I’m taken back to that prison, I will not see her again. I wouldn’t be able to feel her precious skin against mine or smell the sweetness of her hair. I’d die if I go in there. I’d die without Shimma.

“Look, it’s not that I don’t want to help you. You know I’ll do what I can for you, Lucas. But it’s been three years. Why can’t you just move on? What is it about her that drives you this crazy? You’re risking your life for a girl who doesn’t even care about your exi