A Rescue Operation

A guard quickly caught her wrist and slit it. Immediately everyone stiffened and stared from the dogs to Amy in horrified realisation. The dogs were focused on Amy. They seemed to be even unaware of anyone else's presence.

Amy was petrified. She felt her knees go weak and wondered if she was really destined to die such a gruesome death. Until now she had trusted AJ and she knew that help must be on the way. But what if they did not get it before she was attacked by these dogs?

She could hear AJ shouting in a distance, his voice also laced with fear, but she had no idea what words he said. She stepped back in fear but the guards who stood beside her pushed her forward, making her fall to her knees.

For the first time since reaching Country J, Noel protested," King Adulya. This is too barbaric..."

"I never knew you had such a weak stomach, Noel." King Adulya commented. " You can leave early if you do not wish to..."