Kyera looked up to see a archer walking toward her . A heart meltingly mischievous smile on his lips . "It just so happens I was on my way back from a hunt and found a lady in distress . Lucky me . " Alexi smiled as he offered Kyera a hand up as the hunting party secured the 3 remaining attackers .
She took his hand and stood, wincing in pain as her body reacted to the abuse she had put it through . The sapphire dress was destroyed, the fabric torn and bloody from the fight . Regret twinged her heart as she tried to dust it off, realizing it was useless .
Bina was grabbed by two men and forced to her feet . They escorted her away from Kyera using more force than perhaps required .
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"Thank you, Alexi . " She offered him a light smile honestly annoyed with herself now . Her eyes darted over to Raina and Clovis who were both okay . Alexi sighed and took his cloak off, wrapping it over Kyera's shoulders . It wasn't till that moment she realized just how much skin was showing from the ragged rips . It was completely ruined, and her skin was bruised and painful .
"Just give it back to me later . " He offered gently, knowing she was probably quite tired . Kyera couldn't even protest, her body just too weak to do so and embarrassed of her state of dress .
The little princess ran over and tossed her arms around Kyera's legs . Tears were running down her face as she buried her face in her hip . Kyera gently caressed her hair, enduring the burning pain in her leg .
"I am fine, Princess . Stop your tears . " Kyera's words were soothing as she could manage in the current circumstance . Lovingly, she wiped the tears from the child's face . Prince Clovis walked over as well, nodding at his brother who seemed a bit surprised to see them here .
"Thank you, Brother . They caught me off guard . " Prince Clovis explained and Alexi raised a eyebrow slowly . He waved at the four on the ground . Each of whom were being bound and carried away .
"It seems you did fairly well . " Alexi countered and Clovis felt a small pang of guilt . He hadn't raised a hand, they were all Kyera's victims . Well not quite . His eyes swept among the ones there for the two who had joined the fight, but neither of them were there now . It was just as well, he wanted to thank them but honestly didn't feel up to dealing with too much . He was acutely aware of Kyera's uneasy breathing .
"Ella, are you okay?" Kyera asked looking between the dainty woman and the elder . She was gently cleaning Granny's wounds . A few dark bruises already forming on her frail skin . Anger burned like a fire in the Tigress's chest . She had let them off too easy .
"Yes, Granny and I just took a few scrapes and bruises . Are you okay, Kyera? Those jackals are not known for being weak . " The young Seamstress fretted as her eyes traced over Kyera's damaged dress . There was some deep set sorrow in that and the guilt nipped Kyera again to remind her of its existence .
"I will pay for your time, Ella . I am sorry I ruined your masterpiece . " Kyera admitted with a deep sigh . Ella shook her head and bowed low to Kyera murmuring thanks in the Forest way .
"Princess, once again you rescued a mouse from a demon . Thank you . " Ella whispered trying not to be heard by those around her . Kyera sighed and smiled nodding at her .
"It is my Duty, Ella . Thank you . Please simplify the dresses a bit so you can complete them and get decent rest . Please don't push yourself too far . " Kyera nodded at her honestly the pain creeping deeper into her chest . She seriously needed to sit down . Ella nodded at her and turned to go inside with her Granny . Kyera however, walked toward the others . A wagon having arrived to cart the prisoners to the palace . With a soft sigh, she eyed the wagon aware they were getting the better side of this deal . A open top wagon for the long ride home .
Chapter end
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