Chapter Seventy

Two days later

“Please I need to eat. I’m hungry”. Ellie pleaded with one of the guys. "Please.”

“It’s not yet time.” He said in a gruff voice.

“It’s been two days!”. She cried. "We’ve only taken water.”

“Why are you complaining Ellie? You should be grateful that you’re still alive.” Arya sneered.

Ellie glared at Arya. “I’m pregnant. Surely you can’t expect me to let my baby starve. I’m not as heartless as you are.” She spat acidly.

“You’re pregnant?!why didn’t you say?”. Rose gasped. "Congratulations. I’m going to be an aunt soon”. She beamed.

Arya stared at Ellie speechless. She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Maybe cry because she knew she’d never set her sights on this one as well unless Cesar forgave her which was like... impossible.

“Congratulations Ellie.” She said.

“Thank you." She said stiffly then looked back at the guy beseechingly. "Please.”

“I’ll see what I can do." He huffed. "No promises.”

“Thank you.” She'd take whatever she could get but hopefully not poison.

“Ho