#Chapter 21: Rescued

Ella POV The cold blade moved away from my skin, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Whoever that deep voice belonged to had just saved me. It seemed, from the reaction of the kidnappers, that they feared this man—maybe he was truly their leader. If not their leader, then certainly someone important enough to frighten them into silence. "I don't know what possessed you to do this," the man said, "and I know that rogues aren't known for their honor, but surely you're not so stupid as to do something like this in the Southern Kingdom's territory." I could hear the kidnappers responding to him, though I couldn't make out their words. They were suddenly speaking very softly, which proved that they were afraid. "I don't want to hear your excuses," the man snapped. "You will never attempt something like this again. Is that understood?" "Yes, sir," several of the men responded. "You're going to take these three women back where they belong, unharmed. Is