Author's Note: Unedited Chapter
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"Child, return to me at once," he commanded in a booming voice, the fiery whip in his hand snapping sharply as he spoke.
The girl cowered behind Gustav, her body trembling. "Please, don't let him take me! It hurts!" she cried out, her voice muffled against Gustav's leg.
They were both speaking different languages but with the translator working Gustav could understand them like they were both speaking English. Even if the translator wasn't in place, with Gustav becoming unbound, he would still be able to understand.
The Krylorian fixed his burning gaze on Gustav. "I see you have found my property. I will thank you after you hand her over and continue on your way."
Gustav, assessing the situation with a calm yet defiant stare, placed a protective arm around the child.
"And what if I don't?"
