Chapter Eighty Eight: The First Step...

They had just rounded off their meeting when the supreme lord suddenly appeared in the garden.

"Well, well. Why am I not surprised?" He said, walking in. Behind him were several fully armed guards, their presence ominous.

Gwen and her friends moved a step back, with Gwen standing in front of them in a protective manner.

Luther chuckled. "What do you think you're doing?"

"I wouldn't let you harm my friends." Gwen said defensively. Luther sighed, shaking his head.

"You should have thought of that before you escaped."

"Why are you acting like you didn't know when I left that room. You planned all this, just to follow me."

"You are smart. I have never doubted that." He said, and Gwen grimaced.

"Fine then." He clapped his hands. "There is only one thing to do if you want your friends to be safe."

Gwen's frown deepened. "And what is that?"

"Marry me."

She chuckled. "It's like you have forgotten what I said. I would rather die than get married to you."

"Well this time you'd have no choice.