Ruthless Protection

Dorian's agonized screams filled the room, each one more gut-wrenching than the last.

Silas swung the bat again and again, each blow landing with brutal force. In just a few strikes, he broke Dorian's leg.

Within moments, Dorian's ankle was a mangled mess of blood and flesh, bone jutting out.

As soon as Silas landed the first hit, Alaric was already behind Aria.

He covered her ears with both hands