The Cruel Penalty

Cora's POV

"I…" I started to speak.

At least I expected some resistance from them. I expected them to say they wouldn't leave without me. Instead, before I could finish a word, they were already moving.

They rushed for the door like they'd been waiting for permission.

Nadia glanced back once, her lips curving into a wicked grin. "It's your turn to be locked up. We've done our sacrifice."

Her words