"Wait! Don't! It's just a slight bump!" Eva struggled, pleading as she shrank into Julian's hold, her eyes darting as Ethan's fingers drew closer to her side.
Julian lifted her clothes, revealing the reddish hue of her pale skin.
Ethan's heart stilled, ignoring her pleading eyes and kneaded the balm into her skin, massaging it with firm gentle hands.
Eva wailed as if she were being slaughtered. Julian couldn't help but pat her head soothingly, speaking offhandedly.
"Why didn't you use your power…." He froze and Eva's wail choked in her throat.
Ethan, who had been closing the balm, froze at his words. Regaining his composure, he quickly stepped back.
Julian mechanically released her and followed Ethan's lead, but it was too late. A hand shot out, grabbing him by the collar. He sighed inwardly and looked down to meet Eva's blank stare.
"Use my powers… Why the hell did I have to go through that?!" Eva shouted, her voice filled with anger and disbelief.
