The warrior released his grip on her so abruptly that Kira almost fell back on the floor. Johannes’ translation of his last words offered no reassurance at all. What did he mean? Her mouth went dry as he retrieved the pearls from his companion and jammed them back into the velvet sack. He shoved it into his tunic then turned slowly and studied her.
She would not cower.
Her heart began to gallop, however, and her mind filled with dire possibilities. Would they kill her now? That would be the simplest way to retrieve the gem. A decisive gleam lit the tall warrior’s gaze and Kira knew he had decided her fate. She barely had the chance to panic before he had taken the step between them, locked his hands around her waist and tossed her over his shoulder.
She struggled against him, earning he
