"Alexi, stop!!!!" she shouted frantically, her voice filled with alarm. She was deeply shaken by the sudden turn of events, and her fears about the events in the novel seemed to loom larger than ever. She was terrified for Zhane, fearing that he might suffer the same fate as the characters in the novel who were left unrecognizable after being attacked by Alexi.
"Why is this happening now? What triggered it? Minerva isn't even here!" Hera's mind raced with a barrage of questions, each one adding to her mounting anxiety.
Gerald sprang into action, attempting to pry Alexi away from Zhane. However, Alexi seemed to possess an almost superhuman strength, far beyond what Gerald had expected. Despite Gerald's efforts, Alexi remained firmly rooted in place, his resistance overwhelming. Meanwhile, Zhane's forehead glistened with sweat as he strained to maintain his hold on Alexi, his struggle becoming increasingly apparent.
