Lowell stood tall, facing his father in order to protect… me.His stance was unwavering, his courage beyond reproach - he did not falter or cower under the weight of his father's presence. I saw fire in Lowell's eyes as he stood there, determined to defend me from whatever might come. He was a symbol of strength and fortitude that day- standing up for what is right and just even when doing so means taking on a powerful opponent.I hold my breath as I struggle to find the words, while my heart is pounding, pushing me forward by instinct. His forehead was coated in blood, but he stood up to his father who was intent on taking my life. My entire being felt paralyzed. Time felt like it had stopped and there was no sound other than our breathing which seemed almost deafening in that moment.“I will not let you kill her!”Lowell's words burst forth from his mouth almost like thunder, filling the place with their intensity. My eyes widened and my mouth had dropped open in shock when he dared
My heart sank as all eyes in the room trained onto me. I could feel my throat tighten as I tried to keep my composure, growing more and more uncomfortable as the silence lingered. Every muscle in my body tensed up and I kept still, not wanting to draw any more attention to myself.I stepped away, my fingers trembling as I balled my hands into fists. Azariel's gaze was piercing and unforgiving as he unwaveringly abandoned his son who lay on the ground, writhing in pain. My heart raced as I watched in horror, fear gripping me at what seemed to be an inevitable outcome. This was no ordinary enemy; nothing about him suggested even a hint of compassion or mercy.“I don’t want to take your life, Daciana. It never crossed my mind that I would need to kill you, not until my foolish son here chose to turn against me because of you.” these words cut deep into me like a sharp sword.I couldn’t help but to glance towards Lowell who lay there, barely conscious. An unexpected sensation of guilt and
In just a moment I was freed from their grasp, and I could finally take a full breath.My hand traced along my neck as I took in the fresh air before turning my attention to Lowell who had once again rescued me from their Delta. A wave of relief washed over me, calming my racing heartbeat and clearing away some of the fear that had been clouding my mind.Gonzalo took a step back, and his expression revealed the pain he was feeling. I followed his gaze downwards until I noticed the deep cuts along the length of his arm. His blood pooled onto the ground beneath him, and I couldn't help but gasp in shock at what had happened to him. My eyes then turned towards Lowell whose claws were still extended, a reminder of what had just transpired. It was a gruesome sight to behold.“Lowell…” I whispered his name in a quiet voice, and he gave me an inquisitive glance, before drawing nearer to me. His presence was alluring; I could feel his warmth radiating from his body as he drew nearer. My heart
I couldn’t take my eyes off of Lowell standing before me; it was almost like the entire world had stopped turning and my heart was threatening to burst out of my chest. I felt a peculiar combination of awe and eagerness that overwhelmed me.“L-lowell…”I can’t abandon him in this state, not without doing something to help. Taking a deep breath and trying to ignore the growing pool of blood beneath my feet, I take a step forward. He shakes his head at me, as if he is still aware enough to know what is happening. I need to make a choice; do I stay with him or do I go? I search for my courage as emotions race through me that are difficult to hold back.“G-go…”I uttered a curse as he started to close his eyes, my body feeling paralyzed with shock and disbelief. Time seemed to stand still as I watched him slowly slump in front of me, a feeling of dread overwhelming me. No matter how hard I tried to fight back against the paralyzing fear, nothing seemed to work. In my heart I knew that thi
I'm in a state of disbelief, unable to process what I'm seeing before my eyes. Those two arms that always make me feel so safe and secure, that I've grown accustomed to having around me; there they are again. It's something so incredibly special and surreal that it takes a couple of blinks for it all to sink in. Even though countless days have passed by since last we met, still their shape and touch remain forever imprinted in my memory like no other.I find myself suddenly speechless, my mouth opening to try and form words that won't quite come. His eyes are so captivating that I can feel them piercing through me, making my heart race and a thousand butterflies stirring in my stomach. For a moment I'm lost in his gaze, every thought of what I wanted to say fading away from my mind. All of the feelings coursing through me force me into silence as all of the things we could say get lost in the air between us.“A-adolf…”Thousands of thoughts raced through my mind, but the only thing th
I felt my brow furrow and my eyes narrow as he spoke his mysterious words to me.“You're attempting to deceive me, to trick me into believing something that isn't true. But I know better.”I murmured to myself, my hands trembling as I held the sword tightly in my grip. The wind swept across us and I could feel it's icy chill running down my spine. Everything seemed so still and yet full of anticipation, like we were waiting for something to happen any minute. I shivered despite myself, not knowing what exactly was ahead of us but feeling some sort of danger lurking in the air.“You’re not so sure about that, princess.”Gonzalo and the other members of his pack began to encircle me, three against one. I straightened my posture and raised my guard, preparing myself for whatever they had planned. I thought back to all of the experiences I had, both good and bad. Starting from when I was young up until now, where suddenly these enemies in front of me seemed to be a looming presence in the
Everything happened too quickly for me to take in the fact that Adolf was scooping me up bridal-style, rushing at full speed through the enemy's land. He moved with remarkable agility and skill, deftly dodging obstacles and enemies alike as we steadily made our escape.I had no time to think about what was happening due to my shock, but I instinctively clung onto him as a reflex action.I was still lost in deep contemplation, my mind weighing heavily on the words uttered by Gonzalo earlier. I felt a sense of unease as his words sunk into my conscious, echoing through my head like a distant cry for help.“THEY ARE ESCAPING!”I look over my shoulder towards Adolf and in an instant reality floods back into my consciousness and I quickly open my eyes, looking around until they settle on something. The sheer gravity of the situation suddenly hits me, and it's like a weight on my chest. My breath catches and I can feel a knot in the back of throat forming as all the thoughts start to come c
Neither of us spoke while lying on the ground, my head nestled against his chest. There was a certain sort of peace that came with our silence; a momentary reprieve from all the noise and chaos of the world around us. After a few moments, I felt myself drift off into a deep slumber as his breath danced its way over my body like a gentle summer breeze. I felt safe in his embrace, knowing without words that he would protect me for as long as I need it.He’s gently twirling strands of my hair between his fingers, a soothing motion that relaxes me like no other. His touch is tender, his gaze loving, and I can’t help but feel content in his presence. I close my eyes and take a deep breath in as I lean into him; the simple gesture has just enough weight to it to remind me how much I care for him.For a fleeting moment, the weight of our struggles felt like they had been lifted away. Everything seemed just right, and I was so grateful to be given this reprieve from reality. Despite the hards