"What's the plan then?" Ethan was stumped.

He had always thought his strategy was rather clever, but if Alaric said it wouldn't work, it must really be flawed.

Alaric flashed a mischievous smile, a scheme twinkling in his striking, fox-like eyes.

Ethan hurried over, eager to hear his master plan. In the afternoon.

Lydia had been swamped at the clinic all day, either diagnosing patients or engrossed in research. She hadn't had a moment's rest and was now feeling every ache in her back and stiffness in her neck.

She massaged her sore muscles as she made her way back to her apartment.

Suddenly, she heard the sounds of a fight coming from an alleyway, accompanied by cries of pain.

Years of trained alertness kicked in, and Lydia quickened her pace toward the source of the commotion.

a man who was in agonizing

man with a menacing look

and I've always been fair," Ethan managed to say, even as he was pinned against the wall. Despite the beating, he stood by his principles. He believed

mouth, I see. You're just asking for it!" Another lanky man snarled at Ethan as he joined in

his face, trying to shield himself

him, Ethan let out pained groans, looking like

inclined to walk away. But the brutality of the attack made her reconsider; if she

she couldn't just stand by

go!" Lydia stepped forward and

turned their menacing

was just a woman, they

with the back of

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