Nikolai and Lily knew they had only hours left before sunrise. Time was running out, and the urgency of the situation weighed heavily on their shoulders.
Nikolai leaned in, his icy blue eyes gleaming with intent. "Lily, we've tried your approach, but time is slipping away. We don't have much left before sunrise. I must insist on using mind compulsion to extract information from those pack members we overheard. It's the fastest way to get answers."
Lily hesitated, torn between her ethical concerns and the pressing need to uncover the truth. She knew Nikolai was right about the urgency. She leaned closer to Nikolai and spoke in a hushed tone.
"Nikolai, I understand the time pressure, and I share your desire to help Fenris quickly. But I don't feel comfortable using mind compulsion."
Niko
