Bella was stunned to lose a man out of the blue. She was sure he was walking beside her just a minute ago. Where did he go? She looked around only to see a few of the men and women staring at her. They all had the same silver brooch.
She took a step back only to bump into a man. His chest was broad and firm. He held Bella by her arms. His grip was tight and did not feel friendly.
"It will be better that you follow him in the carriage." he whispered in a commanding voice when her chest tightened. She did not want to fight with them here. When the kids were so close.
She did not want to scare Susan or carl. Or hurt the trust of the kids.
"What do you want from me? I do not have any money or precious things you can sell in the market." she gritted her teeth, "i was only helping an old man. Let me go." but he did not let her. As if her words did not fall to his ears. He kept staring at her and then shook his head.
