CHAPTER 90: Comfort

  Dylan's POV

  I helped Ryder tie the woman up, following his instructions to secure the binding around her ankles and wrists.

  While doing so, my ears picked up small sobs from the corner of the room. I was concerned for the little girl's safety. Was she alright? Was she harmed in the ordeal somewhere? I needed to get to her.

  Letting Ryder handle the rest, I willingly made my way towards the little girl. I was using just my sharp hearing sense to locate the little girl. Standing in front of her, I crouched down to her height.

  The poor soul was shaking, holding a pillow up to herself.

  No child must go through this fear of being scared of strangers. Just how badly did her father used to treat her?

  I was going too far. Scarlett never mentioned Raphael being abusive to either of them. Emotional abuse, yes. But not physically.

  I felt a tug in my chest when I realized Aria was scared of ME as a person. I was a mere stranger to her, wasn't I?