**Isabella**
I staggered backwards, my legs almost giving out on me. This is it, the end of it all. His eyes moved from Cain to me, his intense gaze sweeping over my outfit, and my heart began to beat violently as a visible scowl appeared on his face. He shut his eyes, probably to calm himself.
Cross and Cain slowly got down on their knees and lowered their gaze, while I stood awkwardly. I wanted to kneel and beg, but I just couldn't bring myself to move at all.
"What are you all doing here?" He finally spoke, his voice low... too low and dangerous.
Silence. Nobody dared to speak; we could only tremble in fear, not even daring to breathe loudly as the cold breeze brushed against our skin in the cool of the night.
"Are you all fucking deaf?" His deep voice boomed in the quiet of the night, causing me to jump in fear.
"Brother, I'm sorry... it's all my... fault..." Cross stuttered-out, his voice cracking in fear. "I...."
