Khloris' anger did not throw Diego off. Instead, it only increased his excitement. He grinned and said, "You look so charming when you're angry, Khloris! Do you know how I've pined for you over the years!

"Come on, be my wife. I won't mistreat you!"

Diego drew his longsword and cut the ropes off Khloris' limbs in one swipe.

A sinister glint flashed in Diego's eyes as he raised his arm, swiping it in Khloris' direction!

Diego moved fast. Despite having regained her freedom, Khloris's internal