36. Nobody Touches What's Mine

Death doesn't knock on the door and waits to get invited. It usually comes unexpected and without permission takes what it came for.

Tiana quickly placed herself in front of Nicklaus as if she could protect him from what was about to happen, but to her surprise nor did death knock on the door nor did it come. Instead several of Nicklaus’ men almost threw themselves in front of their feet.

"Your Highness, we apologize for our rudeness but please help us. The crown prince has taken our families as hostages." One of them said. Tiana looked worriedly at Nicklaus but he was calm as usual.

"Your Highness, I beg of you to let us go and save our families." another one pleaded. Dalton came into the room looking furious.

"What are you doing?" He yelled at the men. "Get up on your feet and apologize to his highness if you care to live."

"It's fine Dalton." Nicklaus said calmly. "You may leave to save your families," he told the men.

Tiana looked surprised at Nicklaus. He was about to let half of