Chapter 329: Never Yours To Keep!
Samantha’s eyes glazed ominously at the whispers of his command, and she advanced forward.
Hundreds of vines that took the colors of charcoal, coiled behind her like serpents eager to strike. Their malicious aura could not be ignored, and Ivan knew he was torn between having to fight the woman he loved, or losing his life to the woman who made it a will for him to live.
Her grip was firm against the hilt of her blade, and the only sound she could perceive was Marius’s orders to show no mercy. Her vision was veiled, she could hardly make out the tall figure in front of her, but there were whispers that made the vague figure out to be a nuisance, and the nuisance was also an enemy.
’Show no mercy.’ echoed continuously in her head.
Despite her threatening approach, Ivan simply remained unarmed and tried to get through to her, "I know you’re still in there, I know you can hear me and I won’t give up on you. Snap out of it! Please!" He implored with sorrow in his eyes, but the woman approaching him refused to be fazed by it.
Instantly, the vines behind her shot towards Ivan with an aggressive speed. It sent the ground cracking from the pressure that had been applied, but with his super agility, Ivan evaded all her attempts to strike him at his weakest spot.
However, the vines were her source of distraction, because the minute Ivan regained his footing, Samantha was already close enough to deliver a fatal strike with her sword.
Marius was sure Ivan would not be able to avoid such an unprecedented attack; she was too close, and her sword was aimed directly at his heart, but to his biggest surprise, Ivan narrowly escaped his doom by blocking the sword with his arm. The blade effortlessly dug into his skin, causing his arm to bleed, but Ivan wasn’t affected by the pain and expertly pushed himself back, maintaining a good amount of distance between the two of them.
He regained his footing and lifted his head to see her coming at him again, her vines taking over as they lunged at him with deadly precision. Their dance of combat unfolded, and Ivan skillfully dodged each attack, refusing to raise a weapon to his beloved.
"Stop! I need you to listen to me!"
Grabbing her arm and swiftly turning her around, he pinned her hand behind her back and kept her close, restraining her struggles.