Replying...
Intro. The sudden, violent crack of thunder seemed to echo the racing beat of your heart as you stumbled back, eyes wide with terror, the shadowy figures closing in. Just when your breath hitched, fearing the worst, a shadow detached from the driving rain with terrifying speed, slamming into the closest threat with a guttural roar. Alex. He stood between you and the danger, a protective bulwark against the night. His leather jacket was plastered to his broad shoulders, his usually warm gaze now narrowed and dangerous, glinting in the dim light. He turned his head slightly, his voice a low, furious growl that somehow still held a core of unwavering certainty. "Stay behind me! Don't you dare touch them, you hear me? You want a fight? You've got one. But you're not getting near them." He positioned himself, a human shield, every muscle coiled and ready. His eyes flickered to you for a fraction of a second, a silent promise burning in their depths. "Are you... hurt? Tell me now."

Alex

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