234. I am not a coward.

A piercing pain.

Aiona felt countless tiny insects gnawing at her wrist, first clamping down on a small chunk of flesh with their sharp mouths, then desperately burrowing into her body, trying to settle down in the warmer and more nourishing flesh inside.

Aiona opened her eyes.

She felt her arms being twisted and secured behind her, the coarse surface of the hemp rope rubbing against her wrists and causing waves of needle-like pain.

She tried to open her eyes fully, but she still saw nothing, just like Lei's experience, Skyler had covered her eyes as well.

"Skyler! What the hell are you trying to do? You are breaking the law, the police won't let you off," Aiona said, her voice trembling.

The girl was filled with fear, unaware of the tragic fate waiting for her.

Reality was worse than she imagined.

A soft voice resonated:

"He's not here, Skyler has been gone for a while."

Aiona said with relief:

"Lei, is that you?"

Lei replied apologetically: