Chapter 55. Hidden Room

Lucia POV

We stand in silence, and he looks at me. "We need to get some things straight, Lucia. In private, fine, but you can't speak to me in that way in front of others. You can't step in and stop me from doing something in front of others." he explains, and I nod, understanding.

"Because it makes you look weak?" I ask, knowing that I'm right.

"How will it look if I bow down and take your shit, little one?" He grips my chin and raises my head to look at him. "Most of the men I see and spend time with their partners don't dare speak up. Around family, fine, but never in front of others."

"What about Hugh?" I ask, smiling, and he groans.

"You know what I mean, little one, don't fucking start."