Chapter 124

"I don't want to speak to you. I need one answer though. Adrian says we can leave in a few days. Is that true? Will you give Livia her freedom and allow me to raise her without fear of your families?" I needed to know that at least she had a chance for a better life.

"I'm trying." Was all he said. I know what that meant and it was a no.

"You don't know how to try hard enough that's worth a damn. L