A Crime?

"Granny! Stop pulling my mummy’s hair! Stop it, granny!” Cherry pleaded as she tried hard to pull her granny’s hand from Stacy’s hair but her granny was way too strong for her little hand.

"Edward,” She called through gritted teeth. " Take Cherry into her room and lock her up in there,” Cherry’s granny instructed.

Edward with a satisfactory smile grabbed Cherry’s little form and threw her over his shoulder effortlessly as he walked away.

Daisy stood her ground in the center of the sitting room, barking fiercely at Edward to release her beloved friend, Cherry.

Anxious for Cherry's safety, Daisy's concern was evident, yet she hesitated to approach the menacing Edward, fearing the consequences of crossing paths with such an individual.

She knew all too well that getting too close to him could result in becoming his next meal and dinner for the night. She wasn't willing to take that risk when Cherry wasn't around to save her.

"And you,” She pointed at Stacy’s delicate face