Chapter 44 Jeremy Places A Bet

• Alora was hunched over, diligently working on the farm when she felt the sharp sting of a whip lash across her back. She winced but remained silent, not wanting to draw any attention to herself.
• “I heard your hero has been saving you, huh?” came Jeremy’s mocking voice.
• He struck her again, his laughter ringing out across the field. “Why not work harder? Or is he coming for me too?” he sneered, whistling between his teeth.