She gave me a hard look when I told that to her. "So? You want to surrender to them without a fight! Great!" She told me in a sarcastic tone. I got startled upon hearing her. I will never surrender. Emma's life depends on me.
I said in astonishment, "What? No, Mrs. Knight. I can't let them have Emma- "
Cutting me off, she said, "She is safe in here, Anabella." I breathed in relief. I know she is safe, but for how long. One day I have to leave this place with her. She continued with her gaze fixed on me, "They can never break into this place to take someone who is or are under our protection. If any one of them dares to step in, the only thing they will be rewarded is their death and- " She stopped to give me some time to take everything in my mind. " - a war."
I knew she was going to
