Sitting on the grand stairs of the mansion entrance, now left alone with his beta, Nicholas stood frozen, Kimberly's limp form cradled in his arms. His gaze drifted down to her pale face, her delicate features softened in unconsciousness. A pang of concern and protectiveness was swelling within him.As he raised his eyes, the devastation surrounding him came into stark focus. The once-grand, wholesome, and humble abode was now a scene of utter carnage. The air was heavy with the stench of death and blood. The walls, once adorned with warm memories, now seemed empty and devoid of empathy, bearing witness only to the massacre and loneliness that lingered.The silence was oppressive, punctuated by the sound of flying crows, rustling leaves and Nicholas's own ragged breathing. He felt a wave of grief wash over him, a sense of loss that threatened to consume him. His home, his sanctuary, was gone. And Kimberly, the mysterious and fragile girl in his arms, was all that remained.Nicholas co
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