Anna stood her ground, unflinching in the face of the captain’s anger. There was a fire in her eyes that seemed to burn brighter with each passing second. The captain’s grip on her collar was forceful, but she didn’t retreat. Instead, she leaned in closer, her gaze piercing into his with an intensity that made even the hardened soldiers around them shift uncomfortably.
“Do you know who I am?” Anna asked, her voice steady, though her heart pounded loudly in her chest. The captain smirked, his expression full of disdain.
“I don’t care who you are. This is no place for women, especially ones who think they can challenge my authority,” he hissed, his voice dripping with contempt.
