Chapter 167

Valeria’s POV

The guards moved quickly, stripping Katya of her clothing, preparing her for the punishment. I turned away, unable to watch as the scene unfolded. My chest tightened, and tears pricked my eyes. When they had done this to me, it had been under the cover of night. This was different—broad daylight, under the eyes of everyone.

Her sobs filled the air, harsh and pitiful, and I clenched m