"No..." Queen Eli murmured, her smile gone in an instant.
"What is he doing?" Victoria asked breathlessly.
Outside, the snowstorm seemed to pause. Even the wind was listening.
Frown stepped forward, his massive frame casting a long shadow over the two girls.
He raised his arms mockingly, loud enough that even the mountains echoed with his voice.
"Enough games."
"You see these two?" he gestured lazily to the bound girls. "We found them wandering the forests. Of course, this was before my army came. You will be surprised how capable scouts can be if you know how to use them right. But don't worry. I took good care of them. Fed them. Let them cry. I even let one threaten me all she want..." His eyes gave a weird confidence, "You know, just to let her burn some steam."
A silence heavier than steel followed.
Frown's voice deepened as he chuckled behind the frowning white mask.
"Bring down the array… or they die."
"That's it. Simple."
