“No!” I shriek.

“Hush!” Elric hisses behind me, but my voice has done enough.

The disruption causes Sebastian to pause, glancing at me. The momentary distraction is enough for Ambrose. He shoves him off with a sudden burst of energy.

Sebastian falls back, his focus returning to the fight.

Then, they’re at it again.

I’m not sure how much time passes watching them fight. There are a few moments where I think one ...