บท 49: Hopeful Realization

Damien's regal, golden eyes widened in utter shock as they ran over his fiancee's body, tied with ropes and drenched in sweat. At first, disbelief clouded his thoughts – why would Rosalie be in such a dire situation, restrained in such a demeaning manner? Yet, there she was, and the sight of her in such misery ignited an intense rage within him.

Overwhelmed with a torrent of emotions, he hurried to her side and skillfully freed her from the cruel bondage, draping his jacket around her shivering, nearly lifeless form, and drawing her close against his broad, protective chest. Her slightness in his arms only fueled his fury further. With Rosalie held firmly, he turned towards the exit of the freight carriage and bellowed, his resonant voice echoing like thunder,

"Everyone, surround the equipage! Julian! Get here this instant!"