The air around the clearing was thick with tension, every muscle of Lucas's team coiled, ready to spring into action. Abomination's fiery gaze darted from one member to another, his fists clenched and his breath coming in sharp, controlled bursts. He was on the brink, teetering between doubt and blind fury, and Lucas's words had only added fuel to the fire.
But even though Lucas had managed to sow seeds of doubt in Abomination's mind, it was clear that words alone wouldn't resolve this standoff. Abomination was a creature of action, and his rage was a force that could no longer be contained.
Max stepped forward, his monstrous form towering over the others. "Abomination," he said, his voice a low growl, "you don't have to do this. We can end this right here, right now, without any more bloodshed."
