"What… just happened?" Ariana asked, glancing at Ruby.
The redhead, breathing heavily, shook her head. "No idea…"
They both turned toward the man they loved the most—yet the same man had been the reason for their pain just moments ago.
They had no idea what came over Adrian. He suddenly brought them deep into the forest, trapped them inside a barrier, and began casting small but cruel spells on them.
Electric jolts ran through their bodies. Heat scorched their skin until it hissed, only for the air to drop to freezing cold the next second.
When Ariana tried to fight back, he tackled her with ease—as if all her training and battles meant nothing.
They were helpless against him. It was as though Adrian had become someone else entirely.
Not just stronger—but different.
He hurt them. And their cries only made him smile.
Ariana cried for the first time because of him.
Not just from pain, but from heartbreak—because he was enjoying it.
