Chapter 32 - Cast A Stone

He staggered back, shielding his head and taking the hit.

There were stones from every direction, even children who certainly didn't have full understanding of what was going on were throwing stones!

How did people gather around them so fast?!

The scene before Belladonna rose her anger through the roof.

These stupid people!

"Stop it! Stop stoning him!" She yelled stepping forward. "Do you think he willingly did this? Do you think if he hadn't been lied to, just like the rest of us, he would have done this?!" She was looking around sharply, her eyes desperately trying to command everyone's attention just like her words were.

"He loses his mind with regret over this day and night, and now seeks to make amends, even though he is also a victim here too. Just like all of us!"

There was silence in the street when she spoke. It felt like the whole world had stopped and now was listening to her.

Eli's heart pounded in his chest with each word she spoke, his body was tensed and rigid in r