The boy, the bear and the enchantress

Dust  was being dragged in the air as the black SUV rushed along the dirt road next to an enormous lake. There were hardly any clouds in the sky so the sun had heated the car up to an ungodly temperature. The front passenger seat was covered in fast food containers laid on top of Ace's dusty coat. The windows were up as the dust around the car would make the already damp air unbreatheable. Ace could hear his friend snoring in the back seat. 

- I hope she's not as upset as we think she is..
- She'll rip your balls off the moment she sees your face.
The giant man in the back seat let out a deep laugh that was interrupted by a snore.
- I thought you were asleep.
- Can't sleep with you blabbering.
- That's usually not an issue for you Barry.
- We're about to have our heads chewed off, you think I can get some proper sleep while I know that?
- It's not you she's mad at..
- Yeah but if you puss her off I'm more likely to get torn a new one.
- We're almost there. Brace yourself.
The SUV slowed down as it took the last few meters to the wooden house. It was rather beautiful and calming after the city and it's skyscrapers.
The car crawled to a halt by the front entrance. Both men stepped out of the vehicle and took a few reluctant steps toward the door.
- You know, I think I could try living with my ribs like this. There's still time to turn back.
- Ace, you take on armed men like it's nothing. You even took down a tank for christsake. Don't tell me you're afraid of one little-
- DON'T EVEN DARE TO CALL ME LITTLE YOU GODDAMN BEAR! AND DID EITHER OF YOU SHITS NOTICE WHERE YOU PARKED YOUR DAMN HEAP OF METAL? I GREW THOSE PLANTS FOR- UGH. I hate you.
- Nice to see you again Annie.
The girl in front of Barry and Ace had dark hair haphazardly pin in the back yet it was still covering a good portion of her face. That could be from her furiously rushing trough her house to yell at her arriving guests. She held her arms crossed on her chest like an upset child. The dark ring resting on her left band's index finger had caught Ace's attention as he knew all too well what it can do.
- You're always a charmer.
Barry's deep laugh was did nothing to warm her up.
She nimbly slid down the steps and put her arms around Ace's waist, crushing him as hard as she could.
- I hope you're ready, because l'll make sure that the pain is so terrible you'd wish you were dead.
Her whisper was slow and sent shivers down Ace's spine. Of course, she knew they wouldn't just visit her for the 'fun' of it.
Leaving her hand wrapped around Ace, the girl ushered both men inside.

The house was refreshingly cool after the long car ride. The smell of tea hanged in the air. There were landscape photos and pictures of wolves along the hall. On the other side there was another door leading to a terrace. The lake could be seen from there.
Annie took Ace and Barry into a conjoined room.
- Make yourselves comfortable. I have to get prepared. What exactly did you do this time?
- I entered an overdrive with broken ribs I-
- YOU FUCKING IDIOT! You expect me to break you apart and put you together again?
- I figured you'd enjoy it..
- I.. Why would you enter an overdrive with such heavy injuries?
Barry slowly extended the blood soaked dagger towards Annie.
- Annabelle. Ace didn't have a choice.
Annie stared at the blade. Clearly shocked. Her hands were trembling. She rushed out of the room without a word. The room went silent. A grand clock announced the time with two loud rings.