Bella trembled in Christopher's arms. She felt a flicker of hope. 'Could it be Justin? Could it be her brothers? Have they finally found me?!'

Intense emotions crashed within her, and tears welled up in her eyes. However, she was under the influence of drugs-her limbs were weak, devoid of any strength, making it impossible for her to struggle out of his embrace.

"A guest?"

Christopher's face instantly soured. "How many?"

"Just one... a man."

The tension in Christopher's heart did not ease upon hearing this.

echoed through the hall, unimpeded, as they made their way

voice was low

as she looked over. What

was pounding heavily inside her chest as her breath quickened. "Hugh... Hugh!" Bella's eyes were red, and

she had been holding back burst forth. All the pain, the longing, and the suppressed fear overwhelmed her like a flood. She wept like a child,

looked exactly like her dead brother, Hugh. He remained expressionless. His eyes were

the tear-streaked Bella before turning his indifferent gaze to Christopher.

Christopher's voice strained as he stared at

than harm, right?" Christopher felt a sharp sting in his heart. He knew

into her mouth. This

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