"Princess—"
Lina shoved the man behind her. She protected him with her entire body, her arms spread. She knew her husband wouldn't hurt her. He'd destroy her heart to smithereens but never lay a hand on her. That was the kind of man he was.
True to her words, the sword never came in contact with her. But it might as well have. Her breath hitched. She couldn't gasp for air. The tip of the sword was a whisker away from her throat.
"You'll protect your kidnapper?" Kade asked her. His voice was low and steady, despite chasing her through the forest. There wasn't even a hint of anger.
Lina's lashes fluttered. Her gaze flew to the sharp sword that could slit her throat in a clean cut.
Before she could even blink, Kade retracted his sword. Then, he turned on his heels, grabbed her wrists, and yanked her to the side.
"No!" Lina wailed, but it was too late.
SPLAT!
