Chapter 295: Belinda is back...
Selene POV
Kragen was going to sacrifice himself and I couldn’t stand it.
The thought of him giving him life for something that was not worth it.
I had always known he was strong, but the look in his eyes tonight—the resignation, the darkness—sent a chill to my bones. The safe house around me felt more like a prison than a refuge.
I went to the front gate and wrapped my fingers around the heavy iron bars, shaking them as hard as I could. The gate held firm, sturdy as stone. I let out a frustrated breath, casting a worried glance back at my children, who were clustered together, their eyes wide and frightened.
"We’re getting out of here," I muttered, more to myself than to them. "We need to help Uncle Kragen."
Desperation surged through me as I glanced around, spotting a toolbox near the wall. I grabbed a saw, the rough handle biting into my palm, and went to work, pressing the blade against the metal and dragging it back and forth with all the strength I could muster. Every stroke was filled with my fear for Kragen, my hatred for this cage he’d locked us in, and the ache in my heart that knew he might never come back.
Maeve clung to my leg, her little face tear-streaked. "Mama, when is Uncle Kragen coming back?"
I forced a smile, reaching down to stroke her hair. "Yes, baby," I lied. "He’ll be back."