Chapter 50 Burn Her At The Stake

The guards' grip on my arms tightened, their hold unyielding as they forcefully took me down. My heart raced within my chest, the fear and confusion swirling inside me as I was led toward the center of the gathering. There, standing with a stern expression, was Lewis, while Sophia's sinister smile stretched wider across her face, a chilling display of her satisfaction.

 

The world around me felt hazy, my mind struggling to comprehend the sudden turn of events. Where was Tyler? And most importantly, where was Alex? I scanned the crowd, hoping to catch a glimpse of their familiar faces, but all I encountered were probing eyes, filled with a mixture of fear and despise, fixed upon me.

 

My thoughts raced, trying to grasp the magnitude of what was unfolding. How had the Moon Festival, meant to be a time of joy and unity, transformed into this nightmarish scene?