Faith’s POV

The series of gunshots had startled the woman, and she quickly stormed out of the room. I no longer knew what to call her—she was no longer Austin’s mother. She had become nothing more than a dangerous presence.

Kim and Daphnie seized the moment. I felt their hands working swiftly to untie my arms and legs. Once free, my body nearly collapsed from weakness.

Kim immediately hugged me tightly, as if afraid I’d vanish if she let go.

“Faith… I’m sorry. I really ...