"I'd never dare dream of it," he replied with exaggerated solemnity, earning himself another weak snort of annoyance.
With the women safely laid down, Mikhailis felt the strange, adrenaline-driven strength finally leave him. His limbs trembled suddenly, as if reality had only just remembered to assert itself. The heavy toll of their escape hit him like a crashing wave, nearly sending him sprawling to the floor. He steadied himself quickly, clenching his jaw tight, refusing to show weakness now.
