Her voice was carrying further than their hiding place. Fearful that she was about to give up their position, Augustus pulled her closer to him and frantically searched the immediate area for eavesdroppers. They were playing a dangerous game. If Antonin suspected he was hiding the whereabouts of his wife from him, he wouldn't be pleased. And when Antonin wasn't pleased, he was frightening. Only when he was satisfied that no one was around did he sigh and turn his attention back to her.