“N-no. I promise. I won’t run away from you,” Shaina uttered, trying not to sob hard. She sniffled instead. Tears wetted her cheeks once more.
Zeb slowly smiled as he crouched, his eyes leveling with hers and his fingers running on the rough rope that bound her ankles. He then moved his fingertips upward to touch the smooth skin of her leg, making her cringe.
“N-no, no, no… Please… Zeb, don’t…” She moved her bound legs away from his touch.
Zeb’s eyes flashed as he ground his teeth. “You said you'd do anything!” His voice rang all over the house.
“I-I…” she stammered and sniffled.
Wallace suddenly appeared behind the mother of his children. His eyes were fiery while glaring at his widow’s abductor. Not minding he was merely a phantom, he charged at Zeb, who was now towering Shaina. The
