The fury within Sam ignited like a wildfire as he witnessed his biological brother, Allen, beaten nearly to a pulp by Ethan.
The resentment he had accumulated before erupted in that moment, consuming every part of his being.
All eyes turned as Sam stepped fiercely onto the railing, then vaulted down, landing with the surety of a panther prowling to the aid of its kin.
Without hesitation, he reached behind Allen's neck, fingers trembling but filled with urgency, searching for the breath of life.
Relieved when he found the faint pulse of his brother's breathing, the expression on Sam's face softened momentarily.
But the relief was short-lived.
His gaze swept over the battered form. Broken bones protruded beneath torn robes, his brother's face twisted and deformed from brutal assault.
Internal organs bore injuries deep and varied. Without rest and treatment—bedridden for at least a month—Allen's body might never fully recover.
