Cherishing his devotion

"That's not the point. You say you love me, but you cage me and force me to do things against my will," she cried, her tears falling. 

"If you say you love me, shouldn't you listen to my requests? My opinions should matter. Loving someone doesn't mean you should restrict their freedom," she added, her voice hoarse. 

"Be careful what you say, Princess," he warned, and Luciana knew he was angry by his form of address, but she couldn't care less. 

"I want to stay, and you can't force me!" She declared. 

"Don't make me angry, Luciana. I always try to be gentle to you, but you are an expert at bringing the worst out in me," he spat and added.