The idea was exhilarating, and the mischievous couple had no intention of wasting time.
While the others stepped back, eyes wide with fear, Haruki and Lanling sprinted toward the door. And without hesitation, Lanling kicked the sofa onto its side, clearing the entrance and revealing a full view of the outside.
The initial thought that the wolves had doubled had clearly been an understatement. Now, with a clear view, the sight of hundreds of red, menacing eyes surrounding them was enough to make one of the mages nearly faint from fear.
Lanling walked behind Haruki, one hand resting lightly on his shoulder. He leaned forward, brushing his lips against Haruki's ear. "Focus. You can do it," he whispered, his tone steady, laced with certainty.
The closeness nearly made Haruki's heart leap from his chest. He had to fight the urge to fall back into Lanling's arms, overwhelmed by the warmth of his presence.