"I didn't realize your binding magic had become this potent," Carlos remarked, his breath hitching slightly as he maintained his stance. He watched him with pride as the shimmering, ethereal chains of Mona's spell held Gabriel firmly in place in the center of the clearing.
"That's because you never bothered to check on my progress, Brother," Mona murmured, her eyes narrowed in deep concentration. "You were the one who taught me the foundations and asked me to find my center while channeling. I just took your advice to heart."
Carlos offered a thin smile before shifting his gaze to Gabriel. The powerful Alpha stood like a statue, his muscles taut against the invisible pressure of the spell.
"I'm completely immobilized," Gabriel blurted out. "But I can still speak. That's a good sign."
