Chapter 319

• The woman’s voice cracked as she clutched the trembling child in her arms, tears spilling freely.
• “It’s all Mama’s fault. Mama didn’t protect you… that’s why the bad ones stole you away.” Her body shook, desperation radiating from her like a fever.
• Aurora’s tears streamed down her round cheeks, her little fists clutching the stranger’s tunic. “I don’t know you! Let me go! I want my Papa, I want my Great-Grandmother…” Her voice broke into sobs, raw and terrified.