But before Rico could even react, Reggie was on his feet, moving with a fluidity and speed that seemed almost unnatural. He positioned himself between Rico and Gunther, his body a solid barrier against the looming threat.
Rico blinked in astonishment, his breath catching in his throat as he watched Reggie effortlessly hold Gunther back. How had Reggie managed to intervene so swiftly, with such grace and ease?
Gunther's grip loosened slightly, his expression a mix of surprise and amusement as he regarded Reggie. "Well, well, well," he chuckled, a hint of admiration in his voice. "Seems, Reggie has taken a liking to you. Although is that really a good thing?"
Reggie's smile widened, though there was a nervous edge to it as he shrugged off the praise. Rico couldn't help but notice the glint of unusually long canines as Reggie flashed him a reassuring grin.
