Chapter 60 Hot Pursuit

Madison stood rooted in place, her gaze fixed on the man before her. His calm demeanor and mocking smirk sent a wave of frustration and unease through her. For the first time in a long while, she felt truly challenged. This wasn't someone she could easily outmaneuver, and that knowledge burned.

Suddenly, she felt a soft breeze behind her, and out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Alice stepping forward to stand beside her. Frost began to swirl around Alice's hands, spreading up her arms as her eyes turned a stark, glowing white. It was a stark transformation from the usually timid girl Madison had come to know.

Alice's voice was steady as she asked, "What does he want?"

Madison didn't answer immediately. She kept her eyes on the man, assessing him carefully. His presence radiated an almost tangible power, but she wouldn't let that intimidate her. Finally, she took a step forward and spoke, her voice firm.

"What do you want?"