Page 68 of Ruthless Oath

“Lissia.”

“Is it because you took me?”

“Did you hear what I said?” I raised my voice. “We’re not discussing this. I have enough to deal with right now.”

This situation was complicated enough. I didn’t need to confide in her what my next callous move would be.

“I’m sorry that happened to you,” she said.

“You are not responsible for the actions of the arms dealer or your father.”

“They wouldn’t have targeted you if I hadn’t disturbed your life.”

She wasn’t wrong. I had enough going on before she showed up, but now it was ten times worse. I glanced at her perfect naked body and my cock stirred. Maybe not ten times worse.

“I don’t understand why my father is doing this.”

“He sees an advantage and he’s taking it. With my father out of the way, they’ll all come for his territory. I have to put myself in a position where they can’t get it.”

“I can help fix this.” She pushed the soft hair from her face, providing me with the opportunity to appreciate her beauty. “I can help you.”

“No.”

“Why not?”

“First of all, this isn’t your problem.” My incessant twisting of her hair that was so calming two minutes ago turned into tugging. “Secondly, there isn’t anything you can do. I’ll handle it.”

“There is something I can do.”

I closed my eyes, trying not to let whatever she was about to suggest anger me to the point I said something I couldn’t take back.

“If I go back to my father, he’ll stop this war,” she said. “You could go back to focusing on your dad and bringing him home.”

“Stop!” I shouted. “Why can’t you listen to me?”

“Hear me out.” She sat up. “I want to help you.”

“No.” I pushed myself into a seated position. “You hear me out. You have no idea what you’re offering. If you go back to your father, that means you go back to Collins. I’ll never let that happen.”

Did she not understand when I said if we had sex, there was no going back?

“I don’t want to go back to Danny, but if it stops what we set in motion and helps you regain control, I would do it. I could sacrifice for you.”

“How can you say that?” Was she so frivolous that she could forget what we did and leave without looking back?

“Sharing what we just did would be enough for me until you could come for me.”

“Are you out of your mind?” I grabbed her arm. “Do you know what a man like Collins would do to you for being with me? You’re my responsibility. My fucking hostage, and you’re not going anywhere.”

“I’m not your hostage.”

Hurting her was easier than having her walk away from me.

“You belong to me.” I pulled her closer. “You don’t get to walk out on me.”

“I’m not walking out on you. If you weren’t so stubborn, you would see what I’m trying to do for you. For us.”

“All you’re doing is infuriating me.” I shoved her onto her back and hovered over her. “You are mine.”

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