***ASHGHAT***

The cheers around me froze at that one statement.

“What a disgrace.”

My entire body stiffened instantly. I slowly pushed myself up from the ground with the little strength I had left while pain spread heavily through my chest.

Unknown to me—

The worst was yet to come.

The entire arena suddenly went quiet as Father stood up from his seat and slowly mounted the podium above everyone.

The crowd immediately lowered their heads respectfully.

Father raised one hand slowly, and ...