Chapter 213: The Power of Her Song

"You are intentionally trying to distract me," Zande said with playful exasperation, her hand finding its way to Jacob's solid chest, resting gently over his heart. "We should address the matter at hand." Jacob responded by covering her hand with his, ensuring her palm was pressed firmly against his warm skin. "We’ve already resolved it in our own way. I will follow you wherever you go, and you will do the same for me. You are no longer under Dedari’s protection, though rest assured, we males will guard our women as the treasures they are. He will come to understand this." "In time, Jacob," she conceded with a hint of desperation in her tone. "But not immediately. I must return and have a discussion with him. If I can persuade him to accept our relationship, then the others will have no choice but to acquiesce to his wishes. Please give me a few days to work this out." Zande could sense the stubborn edge in Jacob’s demeanor, particularly the hard line of his mouth. It was clear he w