Chapter 24

Bella’s pov

In the dark night, I and a dozen other girls struggled forward under the coercion of the kidnappers. In the dimly lit underground passage, we walked for what felt like an eternity before finally emerging.

The kidnappers took us into a vehicle, and after some time, the vehicle came to a stop in a small mountain village. It seemed to be the headquarters of these villains. Our eyes were not blindfolded when we entered. They weren't afraid of us escaping because, in addition to the dozen kidnappers who had just returned, there were a total of twenty or thirty people. They were robust, armed, and not someone we, weak women, could resist.

We were locked in another house. The day had not yet dawned, and after the long journey and lack of sleep, many girls continued to sleep. Sighing, besides sleeping, it seemed like there was nothing else to do.

I lay on my side, preparing to catch up on sleep. At this moment, a small figure lay down beside me. It was Jane.

"Jane, is there someth