Helanie:
I walked beside Maximus while he dragged Charlotte along. Since I was a little behind him, I saw her body facing up, pulled by her hair across the ground. It was honestly the most devastating sight.
I couldn't help but remember all the times we had talked in the past, the times when she acted kind, and I thought she had moved forward. It felt strange remembering my first meeting with her and her mother, and now they were both gone.
I let out a deep sigh and noticed Maximus slow down, only to turn and look at me before continuing toward the well of sacrifice. He had been grunting, letting out guttural snarls the whole time, but whenever I sighed, he would stop and glance back at me, almost like he was checking on me.
I was exhausted. I just wanted to see my babies, feed them, and be with them. I could only wish for everything to end soon.
