What was I supposed to do? I knew what it meant to accept the older man's offer. I would have to leave everything behind to protect the people I loved, my friends, my uncles (my friends' fathers), Mrs Lilly, Louis, and Isabella. Also, I would have to leave my home, my job and the library. It was practically disappearing from their lives.
- I know it is difficult to decide at this time, but you need to keep in mind that those people who follow you could do you harm. And one of the options they have is to use others who live close to you. - He said softly, approaching me slowly.
- I know, I understand it's a very high risk I'm taking now, and they know it too. - I clenched my fists tightly in anger. I regained some sanity and calmed myself down before I could let my emotions falter.
- I need time. I have a lot of things to do right now. I want to analyse everything. What you're asking has taken me by surprise. And it wasn't something I planned to happen. -