A New Allegiance
Lucas's eyes snapped open.
Every trace of sleep instantly disappeared.
Hearing the screams, Lucas's eyes widened, and he became more alert.
His heartbeat quickened.
Could someone be here to rescue him?
For the first time in what felt like an eternity, a tiny spark of hope flickered inside his chest.
Footsteps approached.
Steady.
Unhurried.
Each step echoed through the quiet farm.
Then, he saw Julian D'Aurelius entering with Lina Ashford and Liza Voss.
Moonlight poured through the broken wooden doorway, illuminating the three figures as they stepped inside.
Julian walked at the front with his usual calm smile. His black hair shifted gently with the night breeze, while his golden eyes calmly surveyed the surroundings.
Behind him followed Lina Ashford.
Her long green hair shimmered beneath the moonlight, and her elegant purple eyes carefully observed every corner of the pig farm, remaining alert for danger.
Liza Voss stood on Julian's other side.
