The Axe in The Tree

Chapter 16

The wooden door opened and Dominic stood at the entrance, the light behind making him look like a glowing star.
"I hope you heard all of that because it's a lot to explain." Dominic didn't seem happy.
I stood from the horrible chair and proclaimed "I heard it and I want to speak to my father, now."
"His already left."
My father did want me gone.
But why? Or maybe his just dissatisfied with my actions and is doing this for a short time then he will bring me back home.
"Follow me please." Dominic brushed past me.
"What if I don't?"
Dominic looked shocked by me not wanting to follow him around.
"Florence you're a servant now, that means do what I say."
I will not just do what he says.
I crossed my arms and said clearly "No."
Dominic stopped and walked back toward me, getting closer and closer. I couldn't back down though. I had to make my point.
"Florence," He put his hand on my cheek and my knees froze up and my brain went blank. "Please do what I say. I stuck my neck out for you."
"Oh yes making me your servant is such a favor."
I pushed him away by his chest, but my brain was begging me just to do what he says and to throw caution into the wind.
"Thank you oh great Prince Dominic for saving me!" I made my voice sound like a damsel's in distress.
"Do you want to get beheaded?"
Oh he thought threatening me is scary?
"I dare you to try touching me."
I stared into those beautiful blue eyes and waited.
A maid walked by carrying blankets, ignoring the two of us.
"Florence realize you are a short boy who is extremely weak compared to my family."
"Insulting me is a great way to get me to listen to you."
Dominic snatched my shoulders  harshly and made me face fully toward him.
"I saved you from even more problems by making sure Bradford didn't use you as his personal shooting target and punching bag, and you are my manservant from now on and my father wants you to listen to me or he will behead you. So please just do as I ask."
His hands on my shoulder felt so warm. I bet he was very warm. I wanted to put my arms around me and just fall into his armored chest, but luckily I didn't do that.