122. Choice

LIA'S POV

I was lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling when I heard the shouts outside. I frowned, wondering what was going on. I got up from my bed and walked to the window aide. I peeked outside and saw the guards running up and down the Packhouse. My heart started racing as I wondered what was happening.

I wanted to leave my room to find out what was going on, but I knew it wasn't a good idea. Some guards were stationed outside my room, and Asher had asked me not to come out of my room for any reason. I sighed and leaned against the window, watching as the chaos outside continued.

I could feel frustration building up inside me as I wondered when all this would end. It felt like we were constantly under attack, and I didn't know how much longer I could take it. I closed my eyes, taking deep breaths to calm myself down.

But the shouts and screams outside only grew louder, and my anxiety grew. I couldn't just stay in my room and wait for it all to end. I needed to know what was happe