Selene returned to her lair, expecting obedience. 👈
But the girl hesitated when she gave a command.
Her mind flicked toward the Safehouse, her lips trembling slightly. 😬
Selene's voice hardened.
"Why are you slow? Did I not tell you to follow my instructions?"
The girl shook her head and whispered, "I… I don't… remember?"
Selene's eyes narrowed. Something was wrong.
"Liar!" she hissed, stepping closer, suspicion flashing in her gaze. 🔊
Feriha's little sister seized the moment. She darted toward the hidden exit Selene had never thought she'd find, clutching the blue ribbon.
Her small legs carried her silently through the dim corridor. 💪
Selene lunged, but the child was already halfway through the escape tunnel.
"Stop! Don't you dare run from me!" Selene screamed, realizing too late that her control had failed. 🚫
Outside, in the Safehouse shadows, Feriha, Ravihan, and Eric waited.
The girl emerged, breathless, eyes shining with triumph and fear.
Feriha pulled her into a tight embrace.
"You're safe now," she whispered. "Selene won't hurt you anymore." 😌
Eric and Ravihan closed the door behind them, hiding the group in the shadows.
Selene's furious shouts echoed faintly, but they were gone. For now, the girl's freedom was theirs,and her loyalty, her courage, their secret weapon. ✊