With the moon hanging low on the horizon, its silvery light casting ghostly shadows through the dense forest, Nikolai and Lily knew they had until sunrise to solve the mystery behind Fenris's poisoning. Nikolai, mindful of his vampire nature, had to return home before daylight.
Nikolai leaned in, his icy blue eyes gleaming with intent. "Lily, time is of the essence. Here's my plan: I can employ mind compulsion to extract information. I'll begin with Sable," he stated, referring to Fenrir's wife.
Lily hesitated, considering Nikolai's plan. It was straightforward and could yield quick results, but it also raised moral questions about invading someone's mind without their consent. She leaned closer to Nikolai and spoke in a hushed tone.
"Nikolai, I understand the urgency, but using mind co
