Still maintaining a firm hold on Gabi, Ethan exerted pressure with his hand, effectively muffling her protests. He deftly pinned her remaining hand to the ground, his strength asserting dominance over her struggling form.
Quin's alarmed voice pierced the tense atmosphere from a distance, carrying a mix of disbelief and concern. "What in the world are you doing to her, Ethan?" he bellowed, his tone filled with urgency.
The knights encircled Quin, their bodies tensed and ready to strike, yet a tangible sense of unease crept through their ranks as the presence of the witches loomed over them, casting a chilling spell of fear.
Meanwhile, the princess, her regal stature commanding attention, rose to her feet. Her eyes, widened with disbelief, locked onto the unfolding scene before her. "Hero, what is the meaning of this? You..." she began to question, her voice laced with a mix of confusion and indignation.
