My father was trapped; he had no way to leave and was unable even to escape.

My mind had Mala in it, and of course, I couldn't stay behind and not do anything about her.

I needed to have her back with me, so I was on my way to my father's home.

I know for a fact that's where he kept everyone he's taken. The disgusting bastard would want to have them near him.

To do whatever he pleases to them whenever he wanted, and the only place he would have the comfort to do so is in his home.

The sick bastard was something that needed to be dealt with a long time ago.

He's done so many horrible things, has done cause a lot of pain. He should have had his misery set in stone.

"Our King, we are almost there?" One of my men said, and I nodded my head towards him.

I didn't leave just the guards to keep my father in that room; I had my younger brother there as well. Kronos is someone I know that wouldn't let that bastard escape or let along with dreaming of escaping.

I was glad that he was nearby.

I had my other brothers go to collect everyone that my bastard of a father has done wrong.

There was going to be a torture game, although I was nothing like the Romans. I would lie if I didn't say some of their ideas wouldn't be fit to deal with this father of mine.

I stared straight ahead and saw that we were almost there.

I could only hope I can figure out where the others were being held, that I would be able to save them.

Knowing Mala, I know for a fact that she wasn't just going to wait to be saved.

I held back a smile.

That woman has probably figured out a plan already and is already planning her escape.

So, I would most likely meet her along the way of her plan.

"Our King, do you think Amala is fine?" Leo asked me.

I turned my attention to him.

I had brought the boys with me, as I knew they both would be too worried about Mala just to stay behind and do nothing.

"Yes. I do." I said.

"I would have felt something if anything were to have happened to her," I said to him.

His eyes widened, and he nodded his head, an understanding look appeared on his face.

"We've arrived," Ramo said.

I quickly got off.

"We have. Men guard the place all around. No one goes in or out." I said.

They nodded their heads. I called out to the ones I wanted with me.

"Alright, boys. Let's go save Mala and the others." I said to them.

As we walked towards my father's place, heads were turned, and shock expressions were shown on the servant's faces.

I can understand why I have never step foot here when I had left.

Even when the bastards had dared to call meetings, I never showed up.

My men cleared the path, and we entered.

"I think I know where I am going," I said as I led the way.

Please, Mala. Please be okay and not get into to much trouble, I said to myself.

I found myself having to say that because when it comes to Mala.

You just never really know.

As I followed my gut on where the hall would be. The hall that I remembered I would run off to as a kid, I heard noises and screaming.

I found myself running, heading straight towards the screams I heard.

When I reach the hall where the screams were, I found Mala on top of a man holding him down.

I froze, wondering what led up to that before I shook my head and ran towards them.

"Mala, what?" I said, not knowing what else to say.

She turned her attention to look at me, and her eyes widened.

"Tut, you're here?! Wait, look at him. Who does he look like to you?" Mala asked me.

I lowered my eyes to the man on the floor; Mala had his hands held back, and my eyes widened as I took in his appearance.

"He looks like, Renequa right-hand man," I said, also saying the name of the man who was also always with Renequa.

I watch the man on the floor anger left his face.

"He's okay? You were telling the truth." He said.

I was confused, but I watch as Mala nodded her head.

"The King lied to you; he was using you for your abilities and kept lying to you. That's what he does, lie to people, hurt them, and trap them." Mala said to him.

She got off of him and stared at him.

"He had you help him do all of this for him," Mala said.

"That's him, the one who took Amala," Ramos said.

"What? Mala, he's the one who took you." I said, pulling her away from him.

"Yes, but it's okay. Tut, that's not important right now." She said, and I turned to look at her as if she was crazy.

"The man abducted you, you've lost your mind, woman. Are you hurt?" I asked her. I scanned her, trying to see if there were anything I could find that would prove that she was.

Maybe a bump on the head, but when it comes to Mala. If I am truthfully honest. I always look to see if there are any bumps on her head, especially when it comes to her plans.

"Tut, I need you to see someone," Mala said, and I let out a sigh.

"Okay, but can you tell me you're not hurt?" I asked her.

"I'm not hurt." She said.

"Okay," I said, shifting my stare, and my eyes widened when I saw my cousins another half.

"Mila. You're okay." I said, and she nodded her head.

"Tut, that's not who I wanted you to see," Mala said, bringing my attention back to her.

My eyes narrowed in confusion.

"Then what is it? Listen, we need to get out of here and get everyone here back to their homes, where they'll be safe with their loved ones-" I started to say until I notice a shift from the corner of my eyes.

I moved my attention to it and froze.

I felt my heart beating in my chest. I could hear my ears buzzing; I could listen to my breathing as I took in the person in front of me.

"Mother?" I said.

I heard the crack in my voice.

"Mother, is that you?" I asked.

I watch as tears fell from the eyes of the woman standing in front of me.

"My son, you look as I imagined you would." She said, and I found myself running to my mother as if I was a kid again.

Her arms spread open, and she embraced me.

I didn't care that I was crying; I hugged my mother. I smelt her and buried my face on her neck.

"I missed you; I missed you so much. I never stopped thinking of you, mother. I am so sorry; I am so sorry." I said as I let the tears fall.

"Shh, it's okay. It's okay, my sunlight. It's okay." She said.

I let out a sob from hearing what she use to call me.

I pulled back and looked at my mother.

I touched her face gently, scared that I would hurt her.

"You were here? Were you always here? And I never knew." I said.

My mother wiped my tears away.

"Don't blame yourself; you're not at fault for any of this. I am just happy my prayers have been finally answered." She said.

"I never thought I would be saved by a young woman, a beautiful one which you seem to love, and I am happy you have her as I sense she is the one for you. I am happy to be reunited with you again." My Mother said.

I took her back into my arms and hugged her as I stare ahead.

Mala was staring at me with a soft smile.

I mouth 'thank you' to her.

She nodded her head to me, and I felt a warmth in my heart.

This woman, Amala, has entered my life and changed things for the better.

A blessing indeed.