Chapter 40

Ava's POV

I fought to free myself from the grip, but I was held tightly.

"Let go! Let go of me!" I managed to utter, and for a brief moment, the grip loosened, allowing me to seize my opportunity.

Without hesitation, I stepped hard on the foot of whoever was behind me, causing them to push me away.

I quickly turned around to face the person. However, they were completely covered in a black cloak, wearing a hood and a mask.

"Move any closer to me, and I swear I'll scream," I threatened, but before I could finish my sentence, something sharp whizzed past me.

I let out a small scream as I realized that it was a dagger.

Suddenly, the figure in the cloak charged towards me, grabbing my hair and forcefully covering my mouth with a strong hand.

Despite the firm grip, the flesh felt tender, and I could tell that it belonged to a female.

"Doing this won't help you," I managed to mumble, but my words were barely audible due to the muffled sound, and the intense pressure against my mouth made it