"That's bullshit." Lucien's voice was flat, dangerous. "You have any idea what I'm offering you? And you want me to kneel?"

"Kidnapping carries ten years minimum. False imprisonment adds another five. You'll be an old man by the time you get out." Jessica's smile was cold. "So yes, that's exactly what I want."

"Not happening."

"Jessica-" I started.

"You don't get to walk in here with money and arrogance and expect me to just forgive you." She completely ignored me. "You need to understand ...