Chapter 94

Lowell stood tall, facing his father in order to protect… me.

His stance was unwavering, his courage beyond reproach - he did not falter or cower under the weight of his father's presence. I saw fire in Lowell's eyes as he stood there, determined to defend me from whatever might come. He was a symbol of strength and fortitude that day- standing up for what is right and just even when doing so means taking on a powerful opponent.

I hold my breath as I struggle to find the words, while my heart is pounding, pushing me forward by instinct. His forehead was coated in blood, but he stood up to his father who was intent on taking my life. My entire being felt paralyzed. Time felt like it had stopped and there was no sound other than our breathing which seemed almost deafening in that moment.

“I will not let you kill her!”

Lowell's words burst forth from his mouth almost like thunder, filling the place with their intensity. My eyes widened and my mouth had dropped open in shock when he dared