Cold and dark

Klauz was suddenly standing right before Evie as if to block her from any harm befalling her. His magic was enveloped all over him now, his sword that seemed to be wrapped with wisps of shadows pointed forward.

"Klauz! Get your restriction magic off me! Now!" Evie demanded, her voice severe, shrouded with extreme fear.

"Tell me, it's Gavrael, right?" Klauz asked without taking his gaze and focus off their surroundings.

"Yes! That's why you need to let go of me now! Hurry!" She was frantic at the sudden increase of the intensity of that weird feeling.

He gritted his teeth. This was totally unexpected. He never thought that the troublesome prince could actually find them this quickly! And to think that it seemed… as though his awakening was already happening was the most shocking thing of all. How could that happen right now of all times?!! How had things progressed so quickly?!