Darryl slowly unchained Keith and cradled him in his arms, paying no attention to the blood staining them both. All he wanted was to feel him close. Hans and the rest of his men all stood still, watching the vampire silently.
"I'm here," he whispered repeatedly.
"Keith?!" Adelaide rushed inside the room and trembled when she saw her child in Darryl's arms.
"Is it Keith?" she asked, her voice trembling with fear and hope. "Is it my child?" she added, her words choked with emotion. Darryl slowly nodded. Adelaide collapsed to the ground, overcome with grief, her sobs echoing in the building.
"Where is he? Where's the man who did that to Keith? And why did you let him go?!" Hans yelled, his voice filled with anger and anguish. Kylie hugged her mother, both struck with overwhelming grief.
