I’m keeping you away to save lives.

Luka pov

“Those idiots got their hands on a few drops of venom, that’s why you can’t open your eyes. Don’t freak out just yet, it’ll take a few hours until the effect wears off, so you’re not in any immediate danger, and neither is your vision.” The stranger warns me as he carries me away from the awful stench.

I’m on his back like a wounded animal, and quite frankly, I’m surprised he talked dumb and dumber into giving me to him.

I don’t dare to assume that I’m safe with this man. There’s no such thing as safety around strangers and those who stood with someone who decided to kidnap me. For whatever reasons they did it, I’ll figure out who they were and have their heads handed to me.

“Why are you helping me?” I ask the most important question.

This man didn’t lay out his intentions when he decided to get me out of there, so I can’t trust him just yet. Especially since I can’t see where he’s taking me.

“Because I’m not that thrilled about the idea of kissing my life goodbye. Come o