Thok was about to step beyond the barrier when Flogga suddenly grabbed him and yanked him backward with surprising force.
Thok lost his balance and hit the ground, his weapon slipping slightly in his grip as he turned toward her with a confused expression.
"What are you doing, Granny?"
Flogga didn't look at him.
"Do you want to die?"
Thok stared at her, clearly confused by the question. He was about to respond, but then he noticed something that immediately caught his attention.
Flogga's hands were shaking.
Not slightly.
They were trembling badly, and despite her attempt to remain composed, the rest of her body was beginning to tremble as well.
"You're certainly acting like you want to."
She continued speaking without looking at him, her voice noticeably tighter than before.
Her body trembled as she stared toward the approaching goblin.
And for the first time, Thok realized that Flogga wasn't simply being cautious. She was afraid.
