The Puppet Trap

Cecilia crumpled to the ground, her whole body limp.

Maeve didn't even spare her a glance, walking right past the bodyguards toward Kael.

Kael took her hand, and together, they walked off, ignoring Cecilia.

Cecilia shouted, "Don't go. You can't leave!"

Maeve replied coolly, "Once those bodyguards with minor injuries recover, they'll take you back. This place isn't safe. If you're smart, Ms. Winthr