Chapter 32 The Reunion
Her steps quickened. She reached a cell at the far end and froze. There were five of them, huddled together in the corner. Dirt-streaked faces. Hollow eyes. One of the older ones held the others close, trying to be strong despite the fear trembling through their entire body. The youngest couldn’t have been more than four. Selene’s voice softened in a way few had ever heard. “Hey… it’s alright.” They didn’t move. Didn’t trust. Of course they didn’t. She slowly lowered herself to one knee, keeping her distance. “The bad ones are gone,” she said gently. “They can’t hurt you anymore.” One of the children shook their head weakly. “They always come back…” “No,” Selene said, firmer now—but still kind. “Not this time.” Behind her, she heard footsteps pause. Others were watching, but no
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