[: Daniel POV :]
Upon hearing my answers, the men's demeanour took a sinister turn as they began mocking me.
"Huh!? Who are you!? Are you one of her lackeys?" one of them sneered.
"Come on, man, don't waste your time helping her. How about you join us, and we'll allow you to have some fun with her?" another jeered, his tone laced with cruelty.
Their laughter echoed through the desolate alley as they made callous jokes, treating an innocent girl's life as nothing more than a plaything.
Such heartlessness was a grim reminder of the darkness that had taken root in this post-apocalyptic world.
Their complete disregard for Bella's safety and their sinister intentions solidified my resolve to help her.
In a world already plagued by chaos, their behaviour was a stark reminder of the darkness that had taken hold.
Ignoring their comments, I stepped forward.
