Richard fixed her with such a deadly glare that she rocked back on her heels as if he had struck her. "Don't you ever, ever, even think of harming Kahlan. You will protect her the same as you would me, or you can leave right now and join the ranks of my enemies. You are to hold her life as dear as mine. Swear it on your bond to me. Swear it!"
Raina swallowed. "I swear it, Lord Rahl."
He glared at the other two women. "Swear it."
"I swear it. Lord Rahl," they said together.
He looked to Ulic and Egan.
"I swear it, Lord Rahl," they said as one.