Keep running

#Chapter58 Keep running

/"My mother?/" I feign shock.

/"Yes, your mother./" Luther clarifies and takes another swig from his whiskey. /"And don't pretend that you don't know what I'm talking about. One of Henry's men actually work for me as a spy. They informed me about you being Henry's supposed daughter after overhearing your conversation with him./"

/"I-I'm sure this is a misunder--/"

/"Misunderstanding?/" He arches his eyebrow. /"I'm afraid not. My men are faithful to me and only deliver the truth./"

/"What if they are lying this time?/" I ask.

/"They know not to lie./" He says. /"If they do... they die./"

/"You're a sick man,/" I spit. /"No wonder she left you./"

That sentence immediately earned me a slap. The sound of Luther's hand meeting my cheek with great force resonated throughout his office.

/"You sick bas-/"