Maria's POV: "Brother," An involuntary whisper left my mouth and I shook my head in disbelief. "Yes, sister." He mocked and I gulped the lump down my throat. "Have I treated your husband well.?" He paced towards a wooden table and picked a leather belt from there. He strode towards sheryaar and sensing his intentions, I blocked his way. He smirked. "Why.?" I sobbed. "Ahh.! Why.?! Interesting question." He sighed and leaned towards me. I backed away from his danger radiating persona and my back hit with the chest of Sheryaar. I turned around and hugged him. I want him to protect me or was I trying to protect him from the devil.? "Sheryaar," I cried in his neck and he shushed me. "Shhhh.! I'm here, wifey. You're my brave lioness. Aren't you.?" He placed his forehead on mine and we

