Chapter 40

• Aria finished cleaning the last room, her heart still racing as she gathered her supplies. She had to stay strong and keep her head down in this dangerous environment.
• As she walked back downstairs, the dimly lit corridor felt oppressive, and an unsettling tension hung in the air. The guards were stationed nearby, their presence a constant reminder of the peril she faced.
• One guard, a burly man with a leering smile, caught her eye. His gaze roamed over her with a predatory hunger that made her skin crawl. Aria felt her stomach twist in fear. Quickly, she looked down, avoiding his gaze, and tried to walk faster, her heart pounding in her chest.