549 Kill Issac —2

"He's my mate!" Maxi's anguished scream pierced the air just as the deadly projectile hovered mere seconds away from piercing Issac's chest.

"He's my mate…" Maxi echoed carefully, her voice firm and resolute, repeating the words in case Aldric hadn't heard her the first time.

Now, the spear hung suspended in the air, frozen in its trajectory, thanks to Aldric's sheer force of will. His body was rigid, his feet firmly planted on the ground as he held the deadly weapon back just in time, his expression wrought with conflict and turmoil.

Issac's nerves coiled tightly within him, his entire being paralyzed with fear. He dared to glance down, only to find the tip of the spear hovering dangerously close to his chest, pressing against his skin with a menacing presence. A small bead of blood welled up where the point had punctured his flesh, serving as a stark reminder of the potential deadly consequences had Aldric not hesitated at the last moment.