Irina appeared instantly before Eldric.
One moment, she stood on the other side of the shattered force field, and the next, she was close enough to see the fear that had begun to creep into his eyes. Her transformed hand remained enormous, covered in dark fur and tipped with deadly claws, while her glowing brown eyes stared directly into his face. Yet, despite the terrifying appearance she had taken on, there was a soft smile on her lips, and the irritation and fury that had previously consumed her expression had completely disappeared.
She looked almost pleasant.
That was what made the situation so frightening.
