She held her breath, bracing for what would come next, when suddenly a deafening thunderclap split the sky.
The force of it shocked her, freezing her in place, her heart skipping a beat as the world seemed to hold its breath. The storm that had been swirling around them now seemed to intensify, pressing in on all sides.
It was as if the thunder had poured cold water over Seraphina, snapping her back to reality. She blinked rapidly, the tension dissipating for just a moment as the harshness of the rain and the world around her pierced through the fog of the moment.
She stepped back, her voice sharp and commanding as she confronted him. “Where are you going?” Her eyes locked onto his, the fierce intensity still lingering in her gaze.
Adolphus exhaled deeply, his breath fogging in the cold air, but he remained rooted to the spot.