Verge of losing control

"Radulf, slow down. My feet are hurting," Melissa protested as they were descending the stairs in a haste. He stopped upon hearing her plea and turned to look at her.

"Let me talk to Gregor once. He is in trouble, I feel," Melissa said concernedly.

Radulf circled one hand around her back, and the other moved behind her legs. He lifted Melissa in his arms and began descending the stairs.

"Radulf, did you not hear me? I need to talk to Gregor," Melissa said again. To grab his attention, she even hit his shoulder with her fist, but he didn't stop until they were at the bottom of the stairs. The carriage arrived for them and Radulf made sure Melissa would get in first. He sat down across from her while the coachman locked the door from outside.