Marcus knew he had to act quickly. The younger, volatile version of Belmont stood before them, his eyes burning with hunger and confusion. This was a critical moment - one that could change the course of vampire history forever.
As Belmont's body tensed, ready to pounce, Marcus made a split-second decision. He couldn't risk letting Belmont's thirst for revenge consume him, not when they had the power to change the course of events.
"Belmont, wait!" Marcus said, his voice commanding. He locked eyes with the younger vampire, summoning the full force of his mental abilities.
Belmont's movements slowed, his gaze becoming unfocused as Marcus's thrall took hold. Samantha watched with a mixture of surprise and understanding, realizing that Marcus was taking a more direct approach to steer Belmont's path.
