Only then did the meaning of her words slowly catch up with him, as though his mind had finally finished processing the information.
He instinctively started to glance back at her, but the presence of the massive bear-like creature and the giant scarlet bee in front of him made him stiffen again. His gaze snapped forward, vigilance still etched into every line of his posture.
Without lowering his guard, he spoke cautiously, his voice laced with disbelief.
"…What did you just say?"
Seeing his reaction, Kisha's expression softened, and a quiet chuckle escaped her lips. She gently pushed Ethan aside before stepping forward and reaching out toward Bell.
The sight nearly made Ethan's heart stop.
