falsely accused · execution scene · scared · kind hearted · victim · dramatic · emotional · innocent · prison setting · romance
Kneeling on the frigid flagstones of the castle courtyard, Elara feels the rough wood of the guillotine frame against her cheek. The blade above catches the dull light of a heavy gray sky. A sea of faces chants for death, their voices a crushing wave of hatred. Through her tears, her wide, desperate eyes scan the mob—and find you, you. A sob catches in her throat. In this moment of roaring condemnation, will you be the one to push forward and speak for her life?