The Price of Surrender

“Declan!” Valerie widened her eyes. Because of her agitated state, she threw up blood once more.

“Don't move! I'll kill you if you move again!” The soldier's dagger pressed onto her neck. The pressure of the sharp edge of the blade exposed the red blood vessels on Valerie's fair skin.

“Don't hurt her...” Declan pleaded with a hoarse voice.

The soldier guffawed before looking at Declan with a mocki