Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 197 Chapter 197 But the men didnt even blink .

They simply sat there , vacant eyes , as if she werent there .

As if her baby werent dying in front of them .

Emmas breath was caught .

No.

She couldnt lose her .

She wouldnt lose her .

Hugging Emily , she crawled to the nearest armed man to herself , dragging herself to one of the men .

She kept in front of him , her fingers grasping his pants as if he were the only thing between her and destruction .

Please , she pleaded , her voice breaking .

Save my children .

Ill do anything .

You can do whatever you like to me , hurt me , kill me , I dont care .

Just let them go .

Silence .

Then .

Asarcastic , slow clap echoed around the room .

Emma tensed .

A voice of amusement echoed from beyond the shadows .

God , Emma , the voice was languid .

That was the most terrible performance anyone has ever done .

Even a one year old would not have found that believable .

Emma turned sharply , her heart jumping further as a figure emerged from beyond the shadows .

It was Annie .

She was cat walking and dressed in an extravagant silk dress , her hair styled , her lipstick a rich , blood red color .

Emma gazed at her with tear stained face .

Annie mocked .

Oh , dont cry so much , Emma .

Her voice was sugary sweet , but her eyes flicked with anger .

Did you really expect to get with this one ? away Emma wrapped herself around Emily even tighter as she got up .

Ethan a little closer to her .

For old times sake , Annie , Emma pleaded , her pride eating .

I beg of you please let my children go .

Do what you want with me , but spare them .

Please .

Ethans hands shook and his eyes were brimming , but he held his ground .

He was no longer sobbing .

He was no longer blaming his mother or backing away from the show .

He was standing beside her , prepared to face whatever came next .

But Annie merely laughed .

This wouldnt have happened in the first place .

she said while examining her perfectly manicured nails , if youd obeyed 1/2 11:04 Wed , Feb Chapter 197 me in the first place .

Emma trembled with fear .

Annies gaze was filled with hatred and venom .

I begged you Emma .

she sneered .

I warned you .

I asked you to leave my Alexander alone , but you simply could not resist , could you ? Her voice was sharp like razor , trembling with anger You stabbed me in the back first , Emma ! You did this ! So do not even look at me like Im the bad one when you requested this yourself ! Emma flinched at the raw contempt in Annies voice .

But before she could utter a word , Annie faced the gun toting men , her lips curling up into a vile grin .

Take her away .

Emma barely had time to respond before clothes were ripped off her and she was dragged from her children .

No NO ! She fought with all her might .

But she was a lone , weak woman the grasp of men .

Mommy ! Ethan screamed , reaching out for her , but another set of hands held him back .

Let me go ! Emma wept , her fingernails scraping wildly across the floor .

Please , dont do this ! Not my babies ! Her pleas were futile .

The men propelled her through a heavy metal door , and before she could re grasp it , it crashed shut behind her .

She was in total darkness .

Emma pounded on the door , slapping it with every ounce of strength she possessed .

Oh ! No ! Dont hurt them ! Hurt me instead ! she shrieked , her throat searing with pain .

Please ! She screamed until she was hoarse , until her fists ached , until tears blurred before her eyes .

But there was no answer .

No mercy .

Only silence .