Chapter 8

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:35:44 +0000

I walked into the open courtyard, my anklets breaking the silence with every step. Their chime felt like a curse, dragging me back when all I wanted was to escape. I sank onto the cold stone stair, staring at the sky. The stars were burning bright, as if they could cover the darkness of my fate. But no light could do that. Not for me. Not anymore.