26. His wish

The dimly lit room was filled with an air of despair as Steven carefully tended to the wounds that marred Faith's delicate skin. They were in a room beside Faith's room on Faith's request. The crimson stains on the bandages bore witness to the violence she had endured. Each gentle touch of the sterile gauze was a reminder of the pain she had suffered, and Steven didn't like it at all. Faith tried to hold in her cries as much as possible.

As Steven gingerly wrapped the bandage around her battered arm, his hands trembled with a mixture of sadness and frustration. The sight of Faith's injuries, inflicted by those with ill intentions, unleashed a torrent of emotions within him. His hatred for Selena increased some more.

The weight of guilt settled heavily upon his shoulders, for he had been unable to shield her from the clutches of Selena. He was going to deal with her later.

"I'm so sorry, Faith," Steven whispered, his voice quivering with remorse. "I should have protected you like I p