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Chapter Ten
I don’t know how long I was in that cart or to where we traveled because we either went over an enormous rut and I hit my head and passed out, or someone hit my head for me. Whatever the means, I was unconscious for a while. When I awoke the sac was off my head, my arms were free, and I was in a large cage at the edge of the woods with six other battle worn females. After a series of cautious questions, I learned that we were all convicted of witchcraft and were to be hanged at dawn.
I experienced a whirlwind of emotions.
I feared for my life.
I feared for Isabelle’s life.
I longed to have Duncan come rescue me.
I missed Duncan.
I hated Duncan.
I regretted meeting Duncan.
I regretted falling in love with Duncan.
I still loved Duncan, even though he was a shit who hooked up with me because Margaret was no longer available.
I regretted trying to save him.
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