“What’s going on?” one of the girls whispered as shouts echoed through the building.
“Be quiet, if you know what’s good for you,” another hushed her.
Aria listened to the echoes, trying to pick out the different voices and what they were saying. There seemed to be quite a lot of confusion. She wondered what could have happened. The sounds died quickly, leaving them in uneasy silence.
“All right, girlie, let’s go!” a shout startled Aria. A large man she hadn’t seen before stopped at her cell and unlocked the door. “On your feet! Right now!”
Aria blinked but stood. Some of the girls looked worried. Others smirked, clearly expecting the worst for her. She wasn’t sure what was going on, but she was determined to remain calm. Her life and her baby’s life depended on her actions.
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