Cahir cut through her ropes with a knife, yanked the gag from her mouth, and scooped her up without a word.
"My King, move!" Aiden yelled from somewhere nearby.
Cahir took off running, holding Katia tight against his chest. She could feel his heart racing, could see how he clenched his jaw against the pain.
More rogues were closing in on them. Too many to fight while carrying her.
Cahir jumped into Aiden's vehicle. The second they were inside, Aiden hit the gas.
Cahir set Katia down carefully, his hands checking her for injuries. His touch was gentle despite everything happening around them.
"Your Majesty," Katia whispered, her voice scratchy.
Cahir didn't answer. He was pressing his hand against his shoulder, his face going pale.
The vehicle bounced and lurched a
