Etana's Puppets

Josh gripped Vero’s arm and dragged her closer to the prison bars so she could see more clearly who was inside.

On the floor, lying there with their hands in shackles, were her foster parents. They looked extremely thin and worn out. There was something staining their faces and clothes. It looked like dried blood.

Vero gasped. Her mouth opened wide, and she felt a tightness in her chest. She struggled to breathe, her throat constricted.

“W-what did you do to them?” She was too shocked to scream hysterically. Her legs went weak, and Josh’s grip was the only thing keeping her upright.

Now she understood why she couldn’t reach them all this time.

Her shock and fear quickly turned into anger. She jerked her hand away from Josh and attempted to attack Etana, but Josh held her back. This time, he hugged Vero from behind, holding her tightly so she couldn’t move. Etana stood still in her place.

“You bitch!” Vero screamed. “You will pay for this!”

Etana took a close walk to her. The torchligh