Shocked as Countess Fiona was, however, she refused to give the sorceress the satisfaction of her tears. She set her jaw and tried to bear the pain. (Patreon)

Finally, the fabric, even strengthened by magical enhancements as it was, could stretch no further; first Selena’s then Fiona’s tore away from them. Whatever magical force had held them promptly let go, and the shredded fabric floated to the ground like a leaf from a tree.