The Accused 2

Under the golden rays of the sun, I found myself amidst the lush maze, the tall stalks of corn surrounding me like a protective wall. Ana, my faithful friend and cellmate, was by my side, and together we were working on our assigned task of picking ripe maize for the pack's meal.

"Ana, can you believe how fast my baby bump is growing?" I said, running my hand over my slightly rounded belly. "It feels like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant."

Ana smiled warmly, her dark eyes filled with genuine happiness for me. "It's a beautiful thing, Bloom," she said. "Life is full of surprises, and this little one is proof of that."

I couldn't help but grin, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. The journey of motherhood was new and unfamiliar to me, but having Ana by my side made it easier to navigate.

As we continued to pick the maize, we chatted about the upcoming Festival of Rain and how the pack was preparing for the grand celebration. The festival was a time of joy and unity, wh