He furrowed his brows as he struggled to break free from his father's grasp. But Edmund's grip only tightened.
His mother rushed towards them. "Ed, give me my boy! Please!"
Just as she was about to reach them, Edmund pulled out a pistol, its presence freezing her in mid-step. Sebastian's eyes widened in terror as he pleaded with his father.
"Dad, leave me! Let me go, Dad!" he begged, his voice trembling.
Suddenly, his desperation turned to anguish. "Let me go, Dad!" he yelled, his eyes snapping open as he jolted upright, gasping for breath.
His gaze darted wildly around the room, beads of sweat trickled down his face. He rubbed his forehead, trying to process his room. That's when he heard it – a loud, rhythmic snore coming from beside him.
