Smack—

A loud slap landed hard across her face.

"Well, look who's finally in my hands."

Irene was dressed in the local attire, and for a second, Aurora thought she might actually be from around here. But judging by the way she carried herself, she clearly had deep ties to this place.

"Didn't you have a lot to say before? What, cat got your tongue now? You scared?"

Of course Aurora was scared.

She was just a ...