Chapter 20 Consequences And Courage

• A collective gasp went up from the gang. Clara stood frozen, her face light with shock and confusion. “What? That’s not possible! I might by no means—”
• Gabby raised a hand to silence her. “Guards, conduct a thorough search of Clara’s room immediately.”
• The guards nodded and marched off, with Clara following in the back of, protesting her innocence. I felt a pang of sympathy for Clara, understanding how it felt to be wrongly accused and misunderstood. I wished I could do something to help, but after my current failures, I didn’t need to make things worse.