Erik cringed slightly, and rubbed the spot where she'd hit him. Strangely, he found her attack to hurt surprisingly much for a second-ranker's strength. 'I suppose that's the power of an angry mother,' he chuckled in his mind.
Meanwhile, he shot a dirty glance at Ankhur, who innocently continued giving orders to his people. Unsurprisingly, he'd informed Runa about what happened.
Focusing back on his mother, he sighed wryly. "I know, Mom. But when I realized Emily was in danger, I just reacted…"
"I know, Silvy," Runa nodded, now smacking his shoulder with a wide grin. "And I'm very proud of you for keeping your wives safe."