Alice's eyes widened, her claws still extended, dark violet void energy flickering around her fingers. Her voice came out sharp, defensive.
"Adam! Move! If I don't make her regret this, she'll never learn!"
Lilith's voice drifted from behind her web, smooth and unrepentant, her crimson eyes gleaming with challenge.
"Hmm? I don't recall doing anything wrong. You're the one who misinterpreted my actions and overreacted. Maybe you should reflect on your own behavior before pointing fingers at me."
Alice's head snapped toward Lilith, her voice rising with fresh fury.
"What did you say?!"
Adam's voice cut through the tension like a blade, sharp and commanding—louder than either of them had ever heard him.
"I SAID ENOUGH! DIDN'T YOU HEAR ME?!"
The clearing fell silent. Alice's claws retracted slowly, her void energy dissipating. Lilith's threads loosened, the web beginning to dissolve. Both women stared at Adam, caught off guard—they had never seen him this angry before.
