BLOOD

SAGE had expected those men to be searching thoroughly inside the house. Frida came beside him to check. Probably she also heard his mother's scream.

  "We need to hide separately, Sage." Frida clasped her gun. In a short span, those armed men would reach their location.

They heard one of the men shout. "Look for her!" 

"Frida, are you sure?" Sage doubted her cousin. 

"They are too many. Stay here. I'll check your mom and dad." Frida cursed as they realized the situation had become hopeless. 

"No, I'll do it. It's my responsibility to protect my parents!" Sage argued, but Frida was adamant.

"I'm trained to fight, Sage. Close the door and shoot if someone forces an entry."

Sage titled his head. "All right, be careful." 

Frida nodded.

Sage watched her out in stealth while he closed the door.