I vigorously shook my head. “You’re tearing my heart apart, Lucius. Grant me the life that I truly deserve, one filled with endless possibilities. Stop your current behavior--” As I opened my mouth to speak, my words were abruptly cut off by a sudden, forceful hand—before I could react, a strip of tape was swiftly pressed against my lips, silencing me completely.
I opened my mouth wide, desperately attempting to release a piercing scream.
“Hmm!” But that’s the extent of my abilities. He hoisted me into the air, and I fiercely swung my hand, attempting to strike him with all my might—with a surge of strength, I forcefully shoved him downwards, causing him to plummet to the ground, his face crashing into the earth below.
I take the tape off my mouth.
"Lucius, don’t do this,” I uttered m
