Anna smiled faintly to herself, victorious for now.
But deep inside, I clenched my fists and swore silently: If I ever get the chance… Anna must leave this world.
My father’s voice snapped the tension in the room. “Take her out of here. Announce to the entire kingdom that a slave is pregnant and will be sentenced to death tomorrow. And make sure you invite the neighboring kingdoms. Let them come and witness the law being upheld.”
His words hit me like ice water.
I turned my gaze to Emily. I expected her to break down, to beg, to scream. Something. Anything. But she did none of those.
She remained motionless, her eyes empty, lips sealed like she had already accepted her fate. She didn’t even flinch as the guards approached and dragged her out like a lifeless doll. Her silence screamed
