In the dim light of the moon, Alex and Selina found themselves cornered, the tension palpable in the air. Selina, despite her weakened state, managed a weak but defiant glare at their assailants.
"Leave me," she whispered to Alex, her voice laced with both urgency and resignation. Even in her battered state, there was an undeniable resilience in her, a spark that even her current predicament couldn't snuff out.
Alex, however, wasn't ready to back down. "No way I'm leaving you," he retorted, the determination clear in his voice.
"Not your typical damsel in distress, huh?" he added, trying to lighten the mood with a half-smile. Despite the gravity of their situation, he couldn't help but notice that even now, Selina's spirit made her stand out, her resolve making her all the more admirable.
"How did you end up like this?" he asked, curiosity and concern mingling in his voice.
