Edwin, Arvid, and Ivar froze when they saw that Devin got Angeal in his arms. The damsel in distress struggled in his arms as the Soul Eater tightened his grip around her waist.
Out of fear, Angeal's mind was starting to fail, like an engine that turns over and over, never kicking into action. She couldn't formulate a thought. Every action could lead her to more struggle, realizing that there was no way out of this house.
The girl's blonde hair looked messy as she struggled to free herself from the Soul Eater's hold. His red eyes looked at her blue eyes, showing the intent of not letting her go. He even grinned at her, making him look like a lion that had successfully captured his prey.
"Devin, snap out of it!"
The Soul Eater's personal servant slash best friend shouted at him, desperate to let him realize what he was doing wrong but his plea fell on deaf ears.
