Innocent Lives

“Erin…” Ethan breathed heavily and ran straight into the garage. He found her quickly, tied up, and put in an empty oil barrel.

“Ethan…” She called out seeing him appear. Tears welled up in her eyes, her face was swollen and battered. Ethan was shocked to see this, his hands fisted beside him.

“You came. Please, save me.” She pleaded, breaking him away from his angry and shocked thoughts.

Swiftly, he took her up, wanting to drag her out but his arm oozed out more blood. He dropped Erin back into the barrel with a loud bang and held his arm.

“I am sorry.” He said to her quickly as his back hit the wall closely by. The pain shooting through his hand was tremendous now. He didn't feel this much pain earlier because he had an adrenaline rush. Now, his body was more aware of the pain.

“System, activate the Super Healing Technique.” He ordered, bracing himself for the pain that was about to come.

[Activated.]

As soon as the system activated it, he let out an excruciating pain. His e