Chapter 114 The Fight Begins

Liam nodded, gave Idris a look that was met with silence, and without another word, stepped past the mastiff to search inside. I tried to get up, but a hand appeared to help me. I saw the well-defined, almost too-perfect fingers and bit my lip, deciding not to take the help. I got up by myself. Idris watched, his expression falling ever so slightly, and he pulled back his hand. I looked away and followed Liam into the darkness. The tower was not big, but the shadows made it feel like another world. Seeing Sweety stopped me cold. She was bare... That monster, Noah. My eyes burned with rage. Liam was already by her side, and after a shocked pause, he quickly shed his jacket and draped it over Sweety, lifting her from the mess. Sweety woke with a start, her screams piercing the air as she flailed. "Don't touch me, don't touch me!" She was clawing at the air, completely out of control. Liam wrapped his arms around her, his voice a gentle whisper, "Don't be scared, don't be scared.