Laena whispered "No!" as loud as she dared to the girl intending on hiding. She knew they would be able to find her easily, and Laena made a snap-decision to continue running. She had two hopes that warred within her- she hoped to lure the other man away from the girl hiding to save her, but also hoped the man would look for the girl instead of following after herself, thus giving Laena a chance to get away.<br/><br/>She didn't bother to look over her shoulder as she continued running, knowing full well that she'd be able to hear them following her. The young slave was used to physical work, but keeping a flat out run was growing tiring and Laena started praying silently to any Gods listening, specifically Artemis and Hermes that she be protected and get to the temple as fast as she could. She knew Hermes could make her feet faster and Artemis would protect her from the men following her, especially because she was a virgin being chased by a man intent on doing who knows what to her. She called to each of them silently, beseeching them for protection.