Chapter 9
I was still on the agonizing phone call with Adrian when I felt a shiver run up my spine, as if someone was watching me. There was only one person who could give me such chills.
Lucian
I spun around so fast, only to see that no one was behind me. The door was opened slightly, however, and when I glanced into the hallway, it was empty.
“Am I just imagining things?” I asked myself.
“What was that?” Adrian cut in from the other end of the line, reminding me he hasn’t hung up yet.
“Nothing. I have to go, Adrian. Lucian is coming,” I lied quickly. “I’ll come see you soon.” I rushed out before hanging up.
“Good riddance.” I muttered under my breath.
Based on the conversation I just had with Adrian, Lucian really did a number on him. I would’ve paid anything to see him getting beat
“Well, him being in the hospital would at least keep him out of my way for a while.” My voice was light as I made my way to the bathroom to get ready, determined to make this a productive day.
There was one person I’d been dying to see since my rebirth. In my quest to change my fate and make things right, I owed this person a lot
After my shower, I dressed and made my way downstairs. I had just managed to cross the mansion’s double doors when I was stopped.
“What’s going on?” I asked the two stern–faced guards in pristine suits.
*You are not allowed to leave, Mrs. Blackwood.” One of the guards said, without even glancing in my direction
“Why the hell not?” My tore rose slightly as my patience wore thin.
“It is the boss’s order, madame.” The other guard added, his gaze was hidden behind his shades but I could tell he wasn’t looking at me either.
“Lucian asked you not to let me go out?” I was shocked.
I didn’t understand. We were fine just an hour ago, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. He hadn’t even told me I wasn’t allowed to leave. So what the hell was this?
“Call him.” I ordered.
“Ma-
“I said call him.” I repeated, cutting him off. “I want to be sure he was the one who gave the order.”
“I’m sorry, madame, but we can’t do that. The boss specifically said he should not be disturbed before he left,” guard one said. His tone was anything but sorry.
“Well, then get out of my way. I don’t have time for this.”
myway.
I moved forward a step, only to be restrained by the arm by guard two,
Big mistake.
I glared at him. He had to be new. Clearly, he didn’t know that no guard was ever to place their hand on me.
Guard one leaned in and whispered something to him, and guard two let go of my hand so fast, one would think I burnt him or something
“My apologies, madame.” He said quickly, bowing his head.
“Get out of my way.” I gritted out, but neither of them moved.
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Chapter 9
1 pulled my phone angrily from my purse and dialed Lucian’s number. It rang, but he didn’t pick up.
I tried again and again. Same result.
I got that he didn’t trust me, but seriously, I really didn’t have time for this. If I was to change my fate. I had to leave the house today.
I noticed guard one speaking into his wireless earpiece. My ears perked up as I realized he was talking to Lucian.
“Yes, boss. Noted, boss.” Was all he muttered stiffly before tapping the earpiece with his index finger.
“So?” I asked impatiently.
“The boss said you are not allowed to leave the premises.” His tone was even stiffer than before.
I didn’t blame him. Lucian had that effect on everyone. But still, that didn’t make me any less irritated
With one last glare at the guards, I veered around and stormed back into the mansion, heading straight upstairs to my room, my mind racing as I tried to think of a way to escape the estate.
I dashed to my room balcony. It was on the other side of the mansion–fewer guards there but…
Absolutely not.” I shivered, staring at the four–story drop below.” I would definitely break something if I fell from that height.” I shook that idea out of my head.
“I need to find a way of getting out of here, and soon. I told myself.
As I paced my room in frustration, I suddenly had a flash from
“Why didn’t I think of that?” I almost screamed in excitement.
my past life.
I darted straight to Lucian’s study and made a beeline for the bookshelf behind his desk. My fingers moved quickly, feeling for something behind the rows of books. Just when I thought all hope was lost, my fingertip touched a tiny, barely noticeable button and I pushed it.
There was a soft rumbling noise before the whole shelf shifted to the side, revealing a secret passage behind it.
“Yes!” I whispered in pure joy.
Without waiting for an invitation, I rushed through the opening. The bookshelf slid back into place behind me, sealing the passage in darkness.
I quickly pulled my phone from my purse and turned on the flashlight.
The passage wasn’t dusty or cerie like one might envision. It was actually qube clean. In my past life, Lucian had shown me this secret exit in case of emergencies and boy am I glad I remembered.
1 walked for about ten minutes before finally pushing open the exit door. It led to the woods at the far opposite end of Lucian’s estate.
“Freedom at last.” I breathed out in relief.
It didn’t take long to reach the road. As I waited for the ride I’d ordered, I silently prayed that Lucian wouldn’t return to the estate just yet–because if he did, I know for a fact that he’d turn the whole city inside out in search of me
A car horn snapped me qui
of
my thoughts. Without delay, I got in.
“Whereto, madame?” The cab driver inquired.
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