Keira frowned. As soon as Lena finished speaking, a few people behind her stepped forward. Keira's mind kicked into overdrive, scrambling for a way to deal with Lena.
Going head-to-head was out of the question. She didn't have a single weapon on her, and she'd never take down the South family's people on her own. Not to mention, if she so much as raised a hand, the soldiers stationed nearby would probably swarm her in a heartbeat.
But what, she was just supposed to let them toss her into the ocean?
No way.
She looked straight at Scarlet.
Sure enough, Scarlet stepped forward and blocked Lena's path. "You're not doing this."
Lena let out a cold laugh. "And who are you to stop me? Since when did you get a say in what I decide?"
"She's my friend," Scarlet said firmly. "We're of the same rank. Why can't I have a say?"
"Same rank?" Lena sneered. "You really believe that? The whole 'second-tier branch' label might be the official line, but you seriously think you measure up?"
