Alex Lunaria
Dragged by the guards, nearly naked and filled with shame, I could feel the heat of their hard grip on my arms as I struggled in vain to free myself.
They took me to Nazneen's chambers, where her cold voice echoed, 'Come in.' A shiver ran down my spine; I had no idea what I was about to face.
As the door opened, I noticed an array of colorful gowns, beads, and makeup laid out on the table.
It seemed like they were preparing for some kind of party. Ava sat beside Nazneen, admiring a long, beautiful gown. But when they noticed me, their faces turned from excitement to disgust.
'What's going on?' Nazneen asked, her tone sharp, while the guards still held me tightly.
'She tried to escape last night. We caught her,' one of the guards explained. Nazneen's mood shifted instantly.
She dropped the cloth she was holding and approached me with an angry glare.
