Trouble in Paradise
"No! The real show is just beginning!"
My pupils contracted, and I nervously clutched at the back of Nicholas' shirt.
Yasmine turned to me and said, "Ari, she must be backstage. I know where it is. I'll go record it on my phone!"
Before entering the hall earlier, Yasmine had anticipated potential trouble. She'd scouted the area, identifying several emergency exits and the route to the backstage area. Now, her preparation was proving useful.
"Don't go… it's dangerous!"
My entire body stiffened, and I couldn't even lift a hand to stop her. My movements had become sluggish, paralyzed by fear.