Lisa looked at Alex with a sly smile. "What do you mean? We are your lovers."
Alex's eyes narrowed, suspicion evident in his gaze. "Shut up. Mrs. Thompson never had children with her husband. So tell me, who are you three?"
Elis stepped forward, her eyes wide with hurt and confusion. "How can you say that? We love you. Remember all the lovely moments we had? And what did you do to everyone? Why is no one moving?"
Evie, trembling and clutching her hands together, added, "You are scaring me, Alex."
Lisa's expression softened, her voice turning soothing and almost hypnotic. "You are having a bad dream, Alex. We are your loves. Remember… Remember… Remember…"
The three sisters moved closer, enveloping Alex in a warm embrace. His mind was suddenly flooded with sweet and romantic memories they had shared. He saw flashes of their picnics by the river, the laughter they shared at village festivals, and the quiet, intimate moments in the bookstore. The warmth of their touch, the sound of their voices, and the scent of their hair—all of it washed over him, seducing and hypnotizing him. He felt himself slipping into a trance, unable to resist the pull of their affection.
As Alex's resistance waned, the sisters' true forms began to emerge. Lisa's beauty became even more ethereal and captivating, her presence exuding an irresistible charm. She was Romance, the embodiment of love and affection. Elis's allure and charm magnified, her playful nature now fully apparent. She was Harem, the essence of attraction and desire. Evie's playful and provocative nature intensified, her mischievous smile revealing her true identity. She was Ecchi, the spirit of flirtation and temptation.
Romance smiled triumphantly, her voice dripping with confidence. "Like I said to Action, no man can escape us."
Harem grinned, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "He will be our perfect toy."
Ecchi giggled, her voice a playful whisper. "He doesn't stand a chance."
But then, from within his hypnotized mind, Alex's voice rang out, clear and defiant. "Will I?"
In a flash, their control over him shattered. Alex stood tall, his eyes clear and determined. The sisters recoiled in shock, their confident expressions replaced with disbelief.
Romance's voice trembled with disbelief. "How… How did you escape?"
Alex's gaze was unwavering, his voice steady and resolute. "Because I can."