As the soldiers closed in on Sophie and her companions, their hearts heavy with impending doom, the piercing sound of a distant scream shattered the tense silence. Susan and the other wives of Jude, their faces contorted with desperation, appeared on the scene, their cries echoing through the encroaching shadows.
"Please, spare them!" Susan pleaded, her voice wrought with anguish as she pleaded with the soldiers. "They are innocent travelers, caught in a misunderstanding!"
The soldiers hesitated, their expressions momentarily faltering in response to Susan's impassioned pleas. Sophie and her companions watched in stunned silence as the dramatic scene unfolded before them.
However, their respite was short-lived as the general, a stern and unwavering figure, strode forward with purpose. His gaze swept over Susan and the other wives of Jude, his resolve unyielding.
