Say Your Prayers!

Cecile sighed and shook her head, her mixed emotions evident on her face. Yet, as she witnessed Lyon's swift and decisive action, a small, proud smile played on her lips. It was a testament to the lengths Lyon would go to protect those he cared for, a demonstration of his strength and determination. In that intense moment, Lyon had shown a glimpse of the fierce protector he was, a sight that both reassured and unsettled those who bore witness to it.

The onlookers were stricken with horror as they witnessed the gruesome ease with which Drako's seemingly tough skin had been mercilessly sliced. A collective gasp seemed to hang in the air, and the usual jovial atmosphere around the bonfire felt suffocatingly heavy. Even the dancing flames of the bonfire seemed to still, as if nature itself was holding its breath.