Their fist connected with Eltheris's face with a resounding crack, the impact reverberating through the battlefield.
BANG-!
Eltheris's eyes widened in shock as the force of the punch sent him flying like a ragdoll, blood spraying from his mouth. He crashed into the ground with a thunderous thud, rolling to a halt in a broken heap.
Adrian's cold gaze followed the fallen figure, his killing intent palpable. His voice was a low growl, laced with menace. "How dare you... touch my sister."
The temperature seemed to drop as Adrian turned, his focus shifting to the other direction. His hand shot up just in time to stop a draconic fist aimed directly at his face. The impact sent a shockwave through the air, but Adrian stood firm, his grip strong.
The draconic boy, his golden scales glinting in the dim light, froze as Adrian's eyes locked onto his.
