Chapter37:

CHAPTER 37. DON'T TOUCH HER ONCE ABUSED. NOW LOVED. RYDER. “On one condition, father,“ I finally said, ignoring the painful clenching of the walls of my heart.  “You're in no position to give conditions. This is something you must do for your people!“ “On one condition,“ I repeated sternly. I wasn't in the mood to bicker, but I sure as hell wasn't letting him treat me like some pushover. He was either gonna listen to my condition or we forget we ever had this conversation. “What is it?“  “Don't touch Hara!“ He surely wasn't expecting this as his eyelashes fluttered in disbelief. I straightened, needing to put this out as coldly and venomously as I could. “I'll leave with the elders, but don't you dare touch Hara. If you do, I'll be back and drag you to ruins with me,“ “How dare you?!“ He roared. “Are you gonna be insolent with me because of some low life?!“ “I'm not being insolent, Father. I'm just putting it all out on the table. Making sure you understand what's at stake should you t