Chapter 19: Fragile Things

Evelyn’s POV

I stood at the edge of the massive courtyard clearing, my heart pounding in my chest as I took in the brutal scene before me. Aldrich dragged the girl like she was a discarded ragdoll. Despite her screams and wails, he paid her no mind.

When they finally reached the center of the clearing, he released her. She tried to skitter away, but a rogue intercepted her and knocked her to the ground. The little girl was dazed and could barely stand. A few more rogues picked her up and began stripping away her clothes.

Aldrich turned to a rogue who flanked him. "Gather the rest of the prisoners, bring them down here. I want to make sure they see what happens here today." The rogue saluted and scurried off to do Aldrich's bidding.