Daniel's POV

Me: Hey, princess. What are you doing?

Princess: I'm in the library. You?

Me: I'm working too.

Princess: Can I ask you something?

Me: Of course.

Princess: What does a whore and a bitch mean?

I widened my eyes at the message. I expected that she doesn't know the meaning of the bad words, but why is she asking me that suddenly.

Me: Why are you asking me that?

Princess: I don't know what that means, but my aunt is sometimes calling me by

What the actual f*ck? I'm so pissed off right now. I feel like killing somebody, more specifically her aunt. I didn't assume her aunt is bullying her. Why is she even staying with her if she is 18?

Me: Can I visit you? I will come to the library right now.

Princess: Okay, Daniel. See you soon.

Me: See you soon, princess.

How silly she is. She didn't even tell me her address, but that's fine because I already know where she works and lives. But I never collected the information that her aunt abuses her.

I put on my jacket and took my car keys. After a week I'm here, I finally established everything again. I was celebrating New Year with Siena and again, it was perfect. But I hate the fact that she is always unprotected and on top of that her aunt abuses her.

I arrived at the library and got out of my car. I proceeded to go inside because it was damn cold outside. I opened the door and looked around. I found her sitting on the chair and reading a book.

''Princess?'' I called her. She looked at me and smiled.

''Hey, Daniel.'' She said and hugged me. I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her back. I love her scent of lavender and vanilla.

''Do you want a' e asked me.

''No, I'm good,', I said. I followed her as we sat at one of the tables. The library was empty. Probably because it was holiday time.

I sat next to her and put my arm around her.

''Princess, what was that in the texts?'' I asked her. She looked at me with her doe brown eyes through her glasses.

''Since you're my only friend I have, I wanted to ask you the meaning of those words. I never used them before, but my aunt is always using them to address me. I don't understand.''

''Is your aunt doing bad things to you? You can tell me.'' I reassured her. Her eyes widened slightly and she looked at her lap. I know she is hiding something from me. I know she is afraid of something or someone.

''I can't. My aunt will be mad at me. I don't like it when she is mad at me. I don't want to be a bad girl.'' She explained. Her bottom lip was trembling as she fidgeted with her fingers.

''You're a good girl, princess. Don't believe what others tell you. But I want to help you and I can't if you don't tell me what's going on.'' I said softly. I was surprised by mine. I never knew I could be so gentle.

''It's okay, Daniel. You don't need to help me. I'm fine.'' She smiled, but I could tell it was forced. Why the f*ck she won't tell me? I was losing patience, but I understand whatwhat was on.

''Don't be angry, Daniel.'' She said, snapping me out of my thoughts.

''I'm upset because you won't tell me what's going on. Those words are bad. That's how I know something is happening.'' I said, my voice was low.

''Bad?'' She repeated, more to herself.

''Yes. I'm gonna ask you a question and you can't lie to me, alright?'' I asked. She nodded and waited for my question.

''Is your aunt hurting you?''

She looked at me shocked and afraid. I gave her a stern look and she nodded a little.

''I knew it. You should have told me right away.'' I slammed my hand on the table. I just need confirmation because I assumed already.

She flinched and took my hand in his.

''Don't be mad, Daniel. I'm fine. Really. She never beat me.''

''Tell me what she has done to you,'' I asked. I already had everything in my mind.

''She called me names like that and hit me. But she is rarely at home.'' She uttered. I was feeling furious, but I couldn't show her that.

''I won't let you live there anymore. Not a chance.'' I said, as calm as I could be in this situation.

''I'm fine there, Daniel. I'm a big girl. I can take care of myself.'' She smiled a bit. I frowned at her words. Big girl, my ass. She is my little girl. She became mine from the moment I looked at her. And I won't allow something to happen to her.

''No, you're not fine. Quit refusing the truth.'' I said, angrily. She retreated. I could the fear radiating from her. Did I scare her? My heart swelled with pain at the thought of it.

I pulled her back to me and wrapped my arms around her.

''I won't hurt you. Ever. Don't ever be afraid of me. Understand?'' She nodded her head against my chest making me smile.

''You were looking really angry. I'm sorry for getting scared.'' She should stop apologizing for everything.

''It's okay. I was not angry at you.'' I said and stroked her hair gently.

After hugging for a while, I pulled away.

''If you want, you can stay with me so you won't be close to your aunt. I despise the fact that she is abusing you.'' I suggested, hoping that she would agree.

''I don't want to. But thank you for your offer. I can't leave.'' She said. I took a deep breath. I don't want to force her into anything. But if I see a little bruise on her, she is coming with me. I don't care if she will oppose then.

I felt something soft on my cheek and saw that she kissed me. I was happy with her sudden gesture and I felt my heart beating fast. She blushed and smiled.

''Do you want to eat something?'' I asked her.

''Can we order pizza?'' She chirped happily. I chuckled and nodded. She will be death for me with her cuteness. This girl was bringing something new in me that I didn't know existed and I was happily accepting it.