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 energy was destroyed, and she was still weak. She tried to dodge him but failed to do so. He caught her wrist in the blink of an eye.

Diego got closer, keeping his grasp on her wrist. He moved nearer to Khloris and sniffed her; a disgustingly drunk look was on his face. He exclaimed, "You smell so good, Khloris. I can barely help myself around you."

"You—"

Humiliation and anger coursed through Khloris as she struggled. She roared, "Watch your actions, Diego. We're still on the forbidden grou