Golden and Jaden's eyes darted toward the array of torture tools once more, their breaths quickening. The cold reality weighed heavily on them, they knew that telling the truth could still cost them their lives. But lying to Victor? That was a gamble they weren't sure they could afford to take.
Both children remained silent, their trembling bodies consumed by uncontrollable sobs.
"Do you think I have all the time in the world?" Victor bellowed, his voice booming with irritation. "Answer the question!" His sharp tone made the children's bodies tremble violently.
"Yes, we met her!" Golden finally cried out, tears streaming down her cheeks as she clung to Jaden. Her arms tightened protectively around her little brother, who, had wet himself due to fear. "She's our angel," Golden whispered, her voice breaking.
