Chapter 15

“Stop it!” Sophia shouted, her voice muffled by the flour coating her face. She tried to shield herself with her hands, but the assault continued, relentless and humiliating.

The leader stepped forward, his sneer turning into a menacing grin. “You think you can just walk into the limelight and not face any consequences? Think again.”

Sophia’s mind raced. She had to get out of there. She turned to run, but the group blocked her path, closing in like a pack of wolves.

“I told you we have a message to deliver to you, don't just scurry off without hearing it” The leader said.

Sophia squared her shoulders, trying to muster any semblance of courage she had left. “What message? Why are you doing this?”

The leader smirked, taking another step closer. “We want to remind you of your place. You might think you’ve hit the jackpot with Alexander, but people like you don’t belong in our world. Stay out of the spotlight, or things will get worse.”

Sophia’s heart pounded in her chest. She realized t