Alpha Dragon
I watch as my bride dodges his blade, spins, and strikes beneath his raised arm nearly cleaving him in two.
Blood covers us both. My bride stands still, inhaling deeply, which causes her breasts to rise and fall rapidly. She's never looked more beautiful. She turns suddenly and kneels by the woman. I know we are too late because I heard her last agonizing breath. The men had literally beaten her to death.
I reach for my bride's arm, but she jerks away as she takes the woman's lifeless hand. "Why? Why would they do this?"
Nothing I say will help, but I try. "This land is ungodly. I told you I hate it here and this is only one of the many reasons. I am sorry you saw this."