Nora“N… N… No…” I managed to stammer and much to my dismay, our eyes met and rather than averting my gaze immediately, stupidly with a racing heart, I maintained eye contact.Gasps of shock rang out as a guard drew out a sword, ready to slay me. My heart was racing tremendously and when he released me, I leaned on the wall, letting myself slide down to the floor in terror.He took a step back, he didn’t leave immediately, I felt his penetrative gaze burning my skin and after a few seconds, he walked away.The guard stepped forward, grabbing the collar of my gown as he brought the sword close to my neck. I was covered in sweat as I accepted my fate, deciding this was my punishment for killing James.“Let go of her.” Immediately he said the words, the guard released me, stepping back immediately in fear and together, they exited the passage while I stood there in shock, staring at his disappearing shoulders.I staggered back, my knees were too weak to bear all t
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