Missing Out

Inside the chamber, a lively chaos was unfolding as Aria had Niko's neck locked in her arm, her grip firm and unyielding as she yanked him downward, wrestling him into submission. Her other hand was merciless, repeatedly smacking the top of his head with sharp, audible thuds.

"Ow! Are you insane? Let go, you lunatic!" Niko bellowed, thrashing like a fish out of water, his arms flailing helplessly.

"Not until you admit I'm stronger than you!" Aria shot back, her face a mixture of determination and pure mischief as she tightened her hold.

"You wish!" Niko growled, his voice strained. "You're going to regret this, you witch!"

"Call me a witch one more time, and I swear I'll make you regret ever crossing me," Aria threatened, landing another solid smack on his head for good measure while her grip tightening and he yanked him lower, almost bringing him to his knees.