Dead or Alive??

Lucas' POV

I carried the woman in my arms, walking briskly, with the guard running closely behind me. "Go!! Go get my Pa". I commanded.

"Yes, your highness".

"Make sure everything is ready before we get there else i swear on my father's grave, you'll lose your head" I threatened.

I saw him run past me in a speed of light, and in a few seconds he was out of sight.

Why did seeing this woman lay on the bare cold ground hurt me more than when Sophia laid almost lifeless on my bed?

I loved Sophia, no doubt, but this woman's condition gave birth to a new anger in me.

It was how she stretched out her hands to me, and begged me to help her that hurt me the most.

FLASHBACK

"Let me see her"!! I commanded the guard.

"Of course, your highness". he quickly stood up to his feet, and led the way towards the door.

As we stood in front of the huge metal door, he brought a bundle of keys from his pocket, and hurriedly picked the one belonging to the door.

As he opened the door, he led the way through t