Trigger warning : Depiction of strong language, abuse, sexual assault, violence.
No One's POV :
"Don't let emotions get hold of you." Christian said calmly.
Something bad had happened.
I swallowed hard and nodded. We all stepped out of the car.
"No one's here, but stay alert," Ray said as he slowly pushed open the gate.
The metal creaked loudly in the silence of the night.
Everyone instinctively tightened their grip on their weapons.
The mansion grounds felt wrong.
Too quiet.
No guards.
No movement.
No lights.
Nothing.
A cold feeling settled in Maria's stomach, as they slowly approached the front door when a faint sound reached their ears.
A cry.
Weak.
Painful.
Barely audible.
"Will?!" Maria whispered, panic immediately filling her voice.
"Find him." Ray ordered.
Christian pushed the front door open.
The house was dark. The usual warmth and life of the mansion had completely vanished.
Their footsteps echoed through the empty halls as they entered.
"Will!" Maria called out.
No answer.
Then another groan echoed through the house.
This time louder.
Everyone froze.
A loud crash suddenly came from the hallway.
All four of them rushed toward the sound with their weapons raised.
What they found made Maria's heart stop.
Will was sitting on the floor beside a table.
Or rather, trying to.
His entire body trembled as he struggled to keep himself upright. A shattered vase lay beside him. The crash had come from him accidentally knocking it over.
"Will!"
Maria immediately dropped to her knees beside him.
His condition was far worse than anyone expected.
Blood had dried along the side of his face. A deep cut stretched across his cheekbone. His lower lip was split. Bruises covered his arms and neck. His shirt was stained with blood around his torso.
Every breath looked painful.
Every movement seemed like torture.
His eyes remained tightly shut as he tried to suppress another groan.
"Go get some ice!" Christian barked at Ray.
Ray immediately disappeared toward the kitchen.
Christian crouched beside Will.
"How did this happen? Are you okay? Where's Bella? Where is she?" Maria asked one question after another.
Will didn't answer immediately. His breathing was uneven. His hands trembled against his ribs. It looked like even speaking hurt.
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