Okab rushed towards Lerna to expose her with a raised sword. Rigel growled at him and darted to protect his mate. He stood in front of her and snarled, his lips peeling. "Touch her and you will die by my hands!"
Eltanin too jumped out of the chariot and stood in front of his sister. He crossed his arms across his chest and in a cold voice said, "If you lay a finger on my sister, I promise to chop you into so many pieces right here, right now that your dear fiancée won't be able to count them. And I will do that with my fangs and claws.
Cold sweat broke on his forehead and Okab gulped. "Okay!" he swallowed thickly and said, "Then let her rub it. I know that such tattoo art can be removed!" He barked at the guards, "Bring a mug of oil!"
