The Daughter's Mask

The woman froze for a moment. She didn’t answer—but she didn’t deny it either. Miriam’s heart thudded painfully in her chest. For a second, she almost believed the impossible. But then reality struck. Lenora was gone. Dead. She swallowed hard, forcing the thought away.

“Leona?” she whispered. “Is that you? Are you alright?”

Still no response. The woman just focused on untying the thick ropes arou