Chapter 17 Begging for Mercy

• Elara couldn't help but cheer silently. Her eyes widened with excitement. She anticipated that the slap was bound to make Aurelia's face swell up like a balloon.
• As the hand whooshed through the air with a sharp breeze, it was about to land on Aurelia's cheek when she caught it mid-swing.
• Mariana's eyes widened in disbelief as she glanced at Aurelia. Instinctively, she tried to pull away from Aurelia's grip. Panic flashed in her eyes. "Aurelia, what do you think you're doing?"