Herons' POV

I groaned as the sudden brilliant light shone in my eyes and reluctantly opened them. To my dismay, I found myself still confined, with my hands securely locked behind me by some powerful spell that prevented any attempt to break free from the restraints.

As the man intentionally obscured the sun, granting me the ability to open my eyes fully, I gazed upward and caught sight of Grenade. His mischievous smirk hinted at his delight, and his predatory eyes gleamed with the satisfaction of capturing his helpless prey.

"I demand to be released!" I groaned, straining against the uncomfortable restraints, desperate to free myself.

"Do not expend your...