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?
