The beast's maw came crashing up, its jagged fangs slicing through the frigid air, aiming to snap David in half. Its snowy fur rippled like a living storm, its sheer size casting a monstrous shadow over him. The ground trembled beneath its weight, and every breath of its frosty exhalations threatened to freeze David's very soul.
Vespera's lips curled into a wicked smirk. "Your arrogance has finally led you to your demise." Her voice was like a frozen dagger, sharp and laced with satisfaction.
Yet—
David's fingers pointed slightly to the side.
But the moment those jaws should have torn into flesh—David was gone.
A swirl of black smoke exploded where he once stood.
Vespera's eyes narrowed.
And before she could fully process what was happening, a thunderous impact crashed against her barrier of thin ice.
BOOM!