Clark’s voice was so hoarse that it was impossible to discern what he was mumbling.

Giselle opened her mouth to speak, but words failed her in the face of such startling revelation.

Hearing her approach, Clark weakly lifted his head, barely managing to open his eyes to look at her.

Seeing it was Giselle, he gathered all his strength, causing the heavy chains binding him to sway and emit a shrill, grating noise.

“Gi... Giselle...” His voice was a hoarse whisper, ...