38. Rogues

The peaceful tranquility of the garden was shattered by a chilling scream that echoed through the air, tearing through the silence. Faith was instantly jolted from her reverie. The sound was unmistakable – it was the cry of her beloved daughter, Echo.

Her heart pounding in her chest, Faith's instincts took over as adrenaline surged through her veins. Without a second thought, she sprinted towards the source of the distress faster than everyone else, her mind consumed with a mix of fear and determination. Her footsteps were a blur as she raced across the garden, propelled forward by the sheer force of her motherly love.

Finally, they reached the garden, where their eyes settled upon Echo, her tiny frame curled up and tears streaming down her face. Faith's heart ached at the sight in front of her.

As she reached the scene, her worst fears were realized. Two menacing rogues, their eyes gleaming with a feral hunger, closed in on Echo. Faith's breath caught in her throat, and her body trem