As we retreated, Ethan held my hand tightly while maintaining a fixed gaze on the guy in front of us. We were so close to getting out, but we ended ourselves stuck again. For a brief while, I took solace in the fact that I could feel Ethan's tightness by my side and his unwavering resolve to keep me safe. Despite all of this risk, I had never felt so secure in the company of another person.
As he stared between us, the man's eyes narrowed and he gently lowered his rifle, a twisted grin growing over his face. "So, this is the big hero that everyone has been talking about?" he scoffed. defending a female as if she were a treasure. That's admirable, but it's over. Both of you are aware of how this ends.
