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.
Ethan's jaw tensed, and underneath the cool exterior, I could sense the burning of his rage. His voice was low but clear as he moved forward to stand between me and the guy. "You're mistaken if you think I'll allow you to touch her. If you turn back now, you could escape unscathed.
