Chapter 189. Kneel

“What do you mean by that Lupita? True leader meaning what?”

Pause. There was no response. She was just looking at me like I had lost my mind. Looking into her eyes now I kind of understood exactly what she expected of me. Lupita could never believe in me.

Never.

This was my chance to do right by Silverlake and yet all she could think of was Lovette mounting the throne. Just like all she could think of some years back was my brother mounting the throne.

“What aren’t you saying anything John? Do you honestly not know what I am implying? You haven’t done anything right before John. This is your chance……”

“And what about…….what about me sending that letter? Wasn’t that a right decision?”

“I had to spur you on. This is a chance to do something yourself. Step back and…….”

“Shut up!!!” I growled. I couldn’t hold it in any longer. All everyone ever did was water down my efforts and make it look like I wasn’t giving this my best shot every s