Maximus:
I never expected to find my children on the outskirts of town. The detectives on the case were moving too slowly, so I hired private investigators. Fast , efficient, and relentless.
And thank God I did.
When we arrived at the location, my heart clenches. An old, worn-down cabin stands before us, looking as lifeless as the nightmare I’ve been living.
The detectives kick the door open, and the moment my eyes land on Anna and Asher, something inside me shatters.
They’re huddled in a corner, Anna clutching Asher protectively. His small frame trembles in her arms. His face pale with fear.
A dark bruise mars the corner of Anna’s lip, proof of whatever hell they’ve been through. She looks like she’s been hit more than once. Asher, my boy is completely shaken.
My God.
Then
