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
The atmosphere was thick with an uncomfortable stillness as the silence stretched on and on, seemingly without end. It felt like the calm before a storm-nothing but deafening quiet and apprehensive anticipation. I could feel the tension in my body, my breath quickening as I waited for someone to break the silence. I was struck by how suddenly this quiet had descended on us, a collective holding of our breaths that had somehow left us all utterly speechless in its wake.“Daciana, are you hearing yourself?” the silence was so thick I could almost reach out and touch it, but then Stoic asked the question that felt like a heavy burden, shattering the silence that hung in the air between us.“Yes, and I am one hundred percent certain of what I said.”Everyone paused and looked at each other, stunned by my words. There was a tense silence as they tried to comprehend what I had just said; some were even beginning to shake their heads in disbelief. My statement seemed to come out of nowhere,
I stared in bewilderment at what he had said, my brows furrowing into a deep, straight line as I tried to comprehend the words that had just been uttered.The entire area was deathly silent; you could have heard a pin drop. No one made a sound, no one moved an inch. All eyes were fixed on Adolf of their attention, and all conversations had halted in their tracks. A palpable air of suspense hung in the air as everyone waited with bated breath for whatever it was that was about to happen next. Even the birds of the night seemed to sense something remarkable coming and flew off into the horizon, leaving the scene entirely free of noise or movement.“W-what do you mean?” I hadn't expected it to happen, but suddenly my voice began to crack as I spoke. I felt lost in the moment, unable to resolve the issue without stammering my way through whatever I had been saying.Adolf said nothing, but I could see the turmoil in his eyes. Doubts, anxieties and more than anything else - guilt - weighed