I brought the gift to her, feeling the weight of it in my hands, and presented it to her with a smirk on my face.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction at the look of shock and horror that crossed her face as she realized what she was holding. it was the decapitated head of her dear friend, Lucas. anyone who dared to come near her would suffer the same fate, and her love and loyalty would always be mine and mine alone.

"I warned you not to get too close to others. Understand?"