The looming presence of the duke was enough to make Cataleya get shaken. Ruby was right, the duke was not of himself. His scarlet eyes dilated, filled only with nothing but lust to kill. Before his sword could hit them, she pushed Ruby to the other side.
Cataleya fell on the left side and a pain on her forehead registered when instead of ice, she hit her face with something. It was a blood-stained sword buried slightly in the snow. Her hand grabbed it without hesitation.
The duke was intent on hurting Ruby as he raised his sword in her direction again. Cataleya pushed herself up and blocked the duke's attack. Her body shook at how strong the force she tried resisting.
"Run, Ruby. Find help. Find our knights outside." Cataleya said in a labored manner, trying to channel all her energy into blocking the duke.
"H-how about you?" Ruby asked as she stood up again, managing not to collapse in both fear and exhaustion.
