She looked at Mira's pleading face again, really looking this time. The desperation in her eyes wasn't just embarrassment—it was fear.
'Did he use some ability on her?' Kaida thought, her grip on her anger tightening into cold focus. 'Is he controlling her mind? Or maybe he has a way to kill Toby instantly if she steps out of line?'
She took a deep breath, forcing her shoulders to relax.
If Mira was signaling her, then the situation was more volatile than it looked. Attacking now might get them all killed.
"Fine," Kaida grunted, though her eyes remained fixed on Viktor with lethal intent.
She turned, marching over to where Helena was still tied up.
With a swift motion, she cut the ropes binding the maid, ignoring Helena's tearful whimpers as she scrambled away.
"Get up," Kaida ordered, not unkindly. Then she looked back at the couple.
"Inside," she commanded, jerking her head toward the manor.
