Chapter Eighty Four

"Emma, you have to understand this, Ethan Maddox is dangerous, i have known him way before you and i can tell he's just putting a mask on infront of you, very soon, the mask will be off and you will see the real devil that he is. If he found out what you're doing, he could kill you without a second thought," Lucas held onto her hand, his eyes pleading with her to comprehend the seriousness of the situation. " I can't afford to lose you Emma"

"If that is what must be, then let it be," she declared with determination, turning away to settle into the comfort of her bed, drawing the covers up to her chest. "I chose not to confide in you because I did not want to burden you, Lucas. I did not wish to keep you in the dark."

"What was the caller's demand?" Lucas asked, his voice strained as he dismissed her earlier statement.

"He insisted that he could assist me, but only after I provided incriminating information about you," she responded, hearing Lucas take a sharp breath.

"And what was yo