The truck finally screeched to a halt, and Aurora jerked forward, her head banging painfully against the metal wall behind her.
She heard footsteps and muffled voices, and her stomach twisted with fear.
Suddenly, the doors swung open, and a blinding ray of sunlight poured into the dark space, making Aurora wince.
She raised her trembling hand to shield her eyes, squinting as she tried to adjust.
It felt like ages since she'd seen daylight.
She didn't even know how long she'd been held in that cold, wet warehouse, trapped without a single glimpse of sunlight.
Rough hands reached in and yanked her out of the truck.
Aurora stumbled as her feet hit the hard ground, and she took in her surroundings, her heart sinking.
They were at the docks, by the edge of the sea.
Boats were lined up along the water, and the salty breeze filled the air, but to Aurora, it felt like poison.
