Chapter Twenty

Ruby

"Wait. I thought my punishment was scheduled for tomorrow." I asked in confusion.

"Well, our Luna got impatient and wanted to deliver justice as soon as possible. You should be happy you aren't getting stoned to death, which is what you deserved, and only getting flogged while naked." He spat, pulling me roughly by the hair, and I struggled to my feet, my weakened legs barely supporting me.

Lilith wouldn't be that cruel to strip me of the remaining dignity I had left, right?

"Take it easy with her." Liam glared at Ben, who ignored him. He was really trying so hard to be a superhero in my life—at the wrong time.

"Stop being a weak bitch and move," Ben sneered, enjoying my evident suffering, and led me through the dimly lit corridor. The stench of decay and despair clung to the air, making each step feel heavier than the last.

As we walked, I couldn't help but wonder what awaited me. The dread settled deep within my chest, but I refused to show any weakness. I had endured enough, a