After the wave of energy dissipated, a heavy silence hung in the air, creating a tension that spread to everyone present. It felt as if time had stopped, and no one dared to break the moment, waiting to see what would happen next.
"Darling?" Katharina murmured, her voice trembling, still trying to comprehend the situation. She was completely bewildered, but before she could process what was happening, a demonic breeze passed by her, cold and heavy with power. Suddenly, a man appeared behind her, wrapping her in a possessive and familiar embrace.
"Roses... changed your shampoo, darling?" He said softly, his voice deep and full of charm. Katharina couldn't hide the shiver that ran down her spine as she felt his presence. The aura he radiated made her skin crawl, and the sensation of being in the hands of someone much stronger left her almost speechless.
