What are you doing here?”Molly enquired, her gaze shifting to the camp situated behind him.”
I observed you departing your cabin, and you appeared distressed. “I intended to enquire about your well-being.” He advanced slightly towards her. Molly squinted at his benevolent smile. What was his ulterior motive?
I am quite well, thank you. I require no assistance; you may return to the camp. I would prefer that Mr. Hugh does not observe you here with me.
“Molly, I apologise for my actions.”
“Are you referring to the incident when you forcibly confined me in a hole and secured me in a dark cell?” “I am certain you express regret, but I lack the time for this.” Molly began to return to the camp, yet he obstructed her path.
“I was compelled to undertake those actions, Molly.” As a servant, it is imperative that we heed commands, regardless of our personal desires. Joseph extended his hands in a gesture of capitulation. “I cannot cease envisioning your screams; they have tormented me.” <text”I am uncertain about how to rectify the situation with you, yet I desire it above all else.”
“I am pleased that they have tormented you, Joseph.” “You deserve it.” Molly shifted once more, but he seized her arm this time.
I overheard your conversation with your wolf. I overheard your remarks regarding Jayce.
Molly forcibly extricated her arm from his grasp. “That is not your concern.” Has no one ever informed you that eavesdropping on a lady is impolite?
“You desire companionship with someone who is uncomplicated and does not provoke frustration, I understand that you do—” He persisted as though she had not uttered a word. A surge of anger ignited within her.
“Oh, and you are about to inform me that the individual in question is you?”Molly chuckled and retreated. “I doubt any of your recent behaviours render you lovable.” Despite Jayce’s severity, he has not confined me to a pit.
“No, only the royal cells for your mistreatment,” Joseph remarked with a sneer. Molly briefly closed her eyes and inhaled deeply; he was not deserving of this level of energy.
“He is the reason I escaped from that confinement.” You were prepared to abandon me.
I intended to release you! “I could not tolerate your presence there for another moment,” Joseph inhaled deeply and ran his fingers through his hair. “Accompany me, Molly.”
What?
“Accompany me.” “We can depart immediately and distance ourselves from this location before anyone notices.” He extended his hand towards her.
“Joseph, you are not acquainted with me.”
I understand you feel confined as I do. I understand your desire for an improved existence and a more manageable life; I can provide that for you.
Molly looked at his hand with disdain, as though it were an insect. She shook her head and retreated further. “You possess no understanding of my desires.” How can you when I am uncertain?
“Molly,” he stated with impatience. “I erred at Life Pharmacy.” I allowed my emotions to dictate my actions, but I will not treat you that way again. Accompany me, and we shall liberate ourselves from all of this.
“I doubt she will accompany you.” a deep voice remarked.
Jayce seized Joseph by the arm and compelled him to confront him. He acted with such swiftness that Molly scarcely had time to comprehend the situation, realising it was too late upon her awareness.
“Compose yourself!”Joseph raised his hands, yet Jayce remained unperturbed. He appeared almost feral, even without transforming. She observed the lethal glimmer in his eyes and the snarl on his lips—he was on the verge of losing control.
“Jayce-”
What were you enquiring of her a moment ago?Jayce enquired through clenched teeth. They were all aware he had precisely overheard Joseph’s question to her. He was challenging him to reiterate it. Molly silently hoped he would refrain from doing so.
“I…” I have just observed her discontent in this environment.
Jayce struck Joseph with such force to the face that it was miraculous he did not fracture his neck upon impact. Blood gushed from his nose almost immediately, cascading down his chin.
“Should I observe you approaching her again, I will sever your throat,” Jayce declared, his grip on Joseph intensifying.
