“You’re going to come with me now.”
The hero shook their head, eyes wide as the villain stepped closer. “Am not!” They didn’t want to admit how much their voice squeaked as the villain backed them up against the wall.
“Yes, you are.” The villain placed their hand either side of the hero’s head, blocking them, trapping them in place. “Because if you don’t,” they leant in, their mouth ghosting over the hero’s ear, “I’m going to blow up this whole city. And I’m going to make you watch.”