#6

As if her behaviour hadn't already been suspicious enough, the woman slumped to the ground in response to Levi's attempt to get her attention. He wasn't an idiot; he knew she was up to something that would get her in a lot of trouble with the raiders if she was spotted. Either she was stashing supplies away or, somehow, attempting to escape. Both of these scenarios would possibly result in his benefit and, with his extreme contempt for the men who had enslaved him, he chose to aid her in whatever manner possible. Taking a swift glance back, he breathed a sigh of relief as he confirmed that they were not being watched.

"Madam," he repeated. "I'm not one of them, if that's what you're thinking. Can you please help me? They've tied my wrists together and it's killing my shoulders."