Ileus joined Anastasia who was standing with his parents. Dmitri was talking to the young soldiers who had come to gather around him. He was telling about the perils of joining the army in the main capital while jesting with them. They all looked at him with awe and reverence. However, most of them couldn't stop glancing at Anastasia who was standing beside Adrianna. Her golden hair was braided with tiny pearls and the braid was loosely hung over her shoulder. The wings on her back were tightly tucked and their edges often fluttered.
Jealousy was apparent in Ileus's scornful gaze at all those who dared to look at her. As soon as he stood beside her, he placed his hand on the small of her back and slid his palm over her hip. That was the best way to show who she belonged to. He leaned over her and whispered, "The fuckers are stealing glances at you and I can't promise that I won't gouge their eyes."
