Chapter 40: Impossible

A heavy silence blanketed the room, the tension palpable as Viktor and Sasha stood frozen in the presence of Nikolai. His dark, enigmatic energy filled the space, making it hard to breathe. A twisted smile played on his lips as he watched them, his amusement evident in the slow, deliberate shake of his head. Clicking his tongue repeatedly, he sighed with an almost contented air. “I won’t kill you two,” Nikolai murmured, his voice a low, almost soothing purr that contrasted starkly with the ominous atmosphere. “I just need an apology.” His lips curled into a sly grin, teeth trapping his bottom lip as he eyed them both. Viktor sighed, his patience clearly thinning. “There will be no apology from me,” he declared, his tone firm and unyielding. “You need help! That dragon is not your mate!” Sasha’s voice trembled with rage and fear as she continued to struggle against the invisible force that had been choking her moments ago. Nikolai’s expression softened slightly, almost as if he were