Chapter 73. Where Does It Hurt?

"I really don't think you should be here," Lucius said for the umpteenth time in the past 2 hours.

"No, Lucius! I am staying with you. You can't kick me out," I insisted.

He let out a stressed-out sigh as he ran his hand over his face. I stood in front of him and cupped his face.

"Hey. Everything will be okay. Just relax and believe in yourself. I will be fine. I promise," I said, trying to calm him down.

"There is nothing you should worry about, Lucius. I won't let her get hurt. I promise I will get her out of here the moment you start to lose control. Okay?" Neal explained.

I looked at Lucius and he was still worried about it all. No matter what Neal and I said, he still wanted me to lock myself up in his room.

"Listen to me, Neal, very carefully. If I see one scratch on her, let alone a bruise, I will kill you. Understood?" He threatened Neal.

"I already know. Now sit down so that the doctor can prepare you for t