The flickering green glow of the Forever Potion shimmered in Ein’s grasp, its thick liquid swirling inside the delicate vial like it had a life of its own. He held it close to his chest, staring down at Aphmau—her eyes dazed, the potion’s fumes already beginning to fog her thoughts. Behind her, Zane stood silently under Ein’s control, his will shattered. Lucinda sat chained, her fingers trembling from failed escape spells. And just outside the door, Y/N—you—watched from behind cold, rusted bars, powerless.

Ein turned slightly, his eyes locking with yours through the shadows. That twisted smirk formed on his lips, knowing full well the torment seeping into your chest. “You’re lucky,” he said softly, voice dripping with venomous affection. “You get to witness what love really means. Once this potion settles in, Aphmau won’t remember her little Ultima. She’ll love me—only me. And you? You’ll be next.”

You gripped the bars, knuckles white, heart pounding as the glass vial raised higher in Ein’s hand, closer to Aphmau’s lips. Every instinct screamed to fight, to scream, to do something, but your body refused to move. The fear, the helplessness—it swallowed you whole. Ein didn’t even need a leash to keep you still. His power, his control… it was already sinking in. And as Aphmau’s fingers slowly reached for the vial, your breath caught—frozen in the nightmare that you couldn’t wake from.