Chapter 877
Chapter 877:
“You kidnapped us. This is illegal! Let us go! My grandfather will send the police to find me, and you’ll all be arrested!” Rupert straightened his back, forcing himself to ignore the ferocious dog pacing on the floor.
To his surprise, the men burst into arrogant laughter, treating him like he was nothing. To them, his threat was a joke.
“Do you even know where you are, boy? Who are you trying to bluff?” one of the men sneered. “Let me make something clear. Your grandfather will never find you. Hell, even a king couldn’t save you now. You two had better behave, or p>
His smile vanished as the threat hardened. A scar on his face twitched with every word.
The little girl shrank behind Rupert, clutching his clothes with trembling hands.
The dog barked, low and menacing, its tongue lolling as it panted. Rupert felt his body tense at the sound, though he forced himself to look calm. He had been bitten by a dog before, and ever since, he had been terrified of them.
The girl noticed his stiffness and slowly loosened her grip, lips pressed together as if she had understood. He was afraid of dogs.
Albin noticed too, and he used it immediately. He crouched and stroked the dog’s fur with deliberate, taunting slowness.
“This dog has eaten raw meat its whole life,” Albin said with a cruel grin. “You behave, and I won’t have to take responsibility when it gets hungry enough to eat you p>
As if it understood, the beast answered with two furious barks.
Albin’s grin widened as he loosened the leash inch by inch.
Rupert narrowed his eyes, nerves rising. The leash slipped further. The dog lunged toward them.
Rupert squeezed his eyes shut instinctively—then he heard the girl cry out, “Don’t bite him p>
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He opened his eyes and saw her standing in front of him, arms spread wide, shielding him without hesitation.
Candace watched from outside, her heart seizing in her chest. She was terrified the dog would bite Rupert—then felt a jolt of relief when the girl stepped forward.
Albin clicked his tongue and yanked the leash back, pulling the dog away. “Now that you’re scared and you understand the consequences, behave yourselves and we won’t have any problems p>
With that, the men finally left, dragging the dog with them.
Candace remained outside, watching the tiny cabin in silence.
“Thank you for protecting me,” Rupert said, exhaling as relief washed through him. He looked at the girl with sincere gratitude.
“It’s no big deal. You protected me too,” the little girl said with a sweet smile. “Don’t worry. I won’t let that dog get near you p>
Rupert paused, then his expression turned resolute. He looked at her and spoke with earnest sincerity. “You’re so kind to me. If we make it home safely, I’ll marry you when I grow up. I promise p>
The two children hooked pinkies, both of them solemn, as if it were the most important vow in the world.