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Zarinna was caught off guard as she felt David's arm around her waist. "The woman's my wife," Her gaze snapped open, unsure if she's heard the word correctly.
Wife?
Zarinna lifted her head, no doubt a questioning look plastered on her face. David didn't even stir, his gaze still locked with the man before him. "You cannot take a married woman."
Now confusion mingled with the fright she felt, her heart in turmoil as mixed emotions ravaged her being. She shifted her gaze towards the man, a side of his lip curling up in indignation. Zarinna studied him in secret, tracing out the big scar that marred his right cheek. His very movement reeked of alcohol, his dark complexion gleaming with sweat.
"Who cares?" Zarinna's breathing came to halt, eyes widening as she saw the man cock his gun. "I'll take whoever I want," He stretched his arm towards her, and immediately she jolted away at the attempt.
"Don't you dare," David growled, his voice low as he confined the man's wrist in his grip.
"Lando!" One of his companions intervened, "Your actions have consequences. It is against our dictum to take married women."
The man before them hissed curses, his countenance raging with ire as he forcefully pulled his wrist away from David's grip.
"Kakadwa!" A man wearing the same uniform emerged from below the hill, panting as he approached. "The evening patrol is on their way! We need to get out of here, quick!" He beckoned, his gaze tainted with panic. Zarinna watched as the men began to move in trepidation.
"This is not over," The man flashed David a fierce glance. And with this, the men one by one scurried away, disappearing into the dark at their leader's word.
Zarinna's breathing loosened at the men's departure, her fist upon her chest as she took in air. Despite their absence, Zarinna felt her knees tremble, her mind a cluttered mess as she thought of what had just transpired.
"Are you okay?" David took hold of her shoulders, his tall frame occupying her perception. She lifted her head, his words again echoing in her mind as she met his gaze.
"Y-yes," She breathed,
"It's okay we're safe now," He ran a hand on her arm, "Let's go, the others are waiting."
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