@necromanics,
moonlight bled through the trees, silvering the clearing where he stood. geralt’s eyes caught the light like the reflection off a predator’s hide, gold burning against the dark. his hand rose not rushed, not uncertain, but methodical. a summoning of force that coiled through the air like a hunting dog loosed from its leash. his fingers curled, closing with measured strength, a reminder of his power in the silent night.
“mock you?” he said, the words low, carved with that gravel that lived somewhere beneath his ribs. his breath was warm against the cold. “you wake me from my sleep. you go for my horse. and now you stand before me like you think this forest belongs to you.”
his gaze swept the clearing unhurriedly. the quiet of the forest responded to him, leaves whispering, shadows coiling with the rhythm of his presence. he welcomed it. fear acknowledged the wolf.
“you’re held. that’s what you’re feeling,” he said, voice low, carrying through the night. “my spell is in place. movement is mine to allow.” his grip eased slightly, control still tightening the shape of the moment.
“so answer me,” he said. “why were you walking this forest. were you following my trail. or do you think you can bait a witcher and stroll away untouched.”