“No!” Damien's voice rang out from the chaos, but it was already too late.
Meredith was already sprinting through the fight, ducking under a swinging claw. She sidestepped a fallen warrior as she whispered, "I need to reach Ludwig and end this madness once and for all..."
When she got close enough, she didn’t hesitate. Using all the strength she could gather, she slammed her fist into Ludwig’s arm. He grunted softly, but his face seemed to suggest that he had expected her attack. He did nothing but accept the blow, smirking widely.
“You think you can control me?” Meredith shouted. She swung again, this time aiming for his face. “You think you can ruin our lives?”
The punch landed squarely on his jaw, snapping his head to the side. Ludwig’s expression darkened slightly as he
