A terrible idea

At first, Ophelia was completely caught off guard, shocked by Dominik's possessiveness and his words. But her surprise quickly gave way to fury as her eyes transformed into their golden reptilian form, flashing with pure rage.

"I guess I'll just have to take it myself," she hissed, landing a swift punch to Dominik's jaw that sent his head snapping back. Not giving him time to recover, she struck again, this time targeting his throat.

"Ah.." Dominik stumbled backward, coughing up blood.

Ophelia stared on the stone clutched in her hand, a triumphant smile spread across her face. Without a glance at Dominik, she ran out of the storage tower, back into the pouring rain.

As she emerged, she spotted Esmeralda and Sasha hurrying toward her, their faces etched with worry.

"Did you get it?" Esmeralda asked, her eyes scanning Ophelia's hands.

"Yes." Ophelia nodded, handing her the stone.

"Thank you." Esmeralda's face lit up with a grateful smile.