Chapter 33. Siblinghood

Miel held Lottie tightly, her voice filled with warmth and determination. “We won’t leave you behind, Lottie. You’re not alone anymore. We’ll protect you.”

Lottie clung to Miel, her small body trembling with a mix of fear and relief. The darkness of the dungeon had taken its toll on her, but now, with Miel by her side, a glimmer of hope rekindled within her.

Izekeil stood nearby, his expression a mix of concern and resolve. “You’re okay, Charlotte?”

“You monster!” Lottie pretended to cry.

Miel believed every single gesture of Lottie and gave Izekeil a death gaze, “I can’t believe you did that to a child! Come on Lottie honey. Leo is waiting for you.”

“Hey!” Izekeil protested “Can’t you see she is making it up?!”

“How dare you accuse this innocent child?!!!”

“Gosh!!”

Miel nodded, gently pulling away from Lottie and taking her hand. “Hold on tight, Lottie. We’re going to get you out of here.”

As they retraced their steps through th