You ran down that dark castle's main hall — the lack of booming orders callingnfor you to cease more unnerving — until a sharp gasp tore your breath like ribbons, your frame caught in a sudden chill that forced your fearful escape to a halt. Glancing down you lift your dress, a curse muttered as ice glimmered and crept up toward your ankle and keeping you still.

It wasn't normal ice - it was his.

A pull was given yet it didn't budge, the glass-like glimmer creeping up, and trapping your feet to red carpet.

"I can't let you go..." he murmured from behind and a hand ghosted your back. "This can all end...but you must stay where I can keep you safe."