Sarah's world was turned upside down. She didn't know what to believe about Marcus or his motives. But as she looked at Emily, she knew that she had to make a decision.
"Why should I trust you?" she asked Marcus, her voice firm.
Marcus took a deep breath. "Because I love Emily like a daughter," he said. "I've been watching over her since she was born. I bound the entity to her to protect her from other threats, but I didn't realize it would become so powerful."
Sarah looked at Marcus, searching for any sign of deception. But all she saw was sincerity and determination.
"Okay," she said finally. "I'll trust you. But you have to help me defeat the entity once and for all."
Marcus nodded. "I'll do whatever it takes," he said. "Together, we can defeat it and keep Emily safe."
With newfound determination, Sarah, Marcus, and Emily joined forces to defeat the entity. They performed a powerful ritual, combining their energies to banish the entity back to the depths of hell.
As the ritual reached its climax, the entity let out a deafening scream. The air was filled with an intense, blinding light, and Sarah felt a surge of energy flow through her.
When the light faded, the entity was gone. Emily was free.
Sarah hugged her daughter tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face. "We're safe now," she whispered. "We're finally safe."
Marcus smiled, his eyes shining with warmth. "We make a good team," he said. "I'm glad I could help."
As they stood together, bathed in the warm glow of victory, Sarah knew that she had found a true ally in Marcus. Together, they would face whatever challenges lay ahead, armed with love, determination, and a deep understanding of the supernatural.
And as for Emily, she would grow up strong and confident, knowing that she was loved and protected by those who cared about her most.
The end.