OCTAVIA POV

I freeze, my eyes fixed on the horrific scene unfolding before me. Eren, my loving husband, on his knees, tears streaming down his face as the caregiver, I hired to take care of him raises a cane to strike him again.

My heart shatters into a million pieces. How could I have trusted this monster to care for my vulnerable husband?

Without thinking, I rush towards them, my voice screaming in rage. "STOP! GET AWAY FROM HIM!"

The caregiver spins around, his eyes widening in shock as I charge towards him. I can see the fear in his eyes, as his limbs terrible uncontrollably but it only fuels...