Chapter 47

Selene The angry voices of the mob grew louder as we struggled to make our way in their midst, out of the town square. To be forever banished to the village outskirts. Curses and scorns flew from different directions, landing on us. And so were the beatings. Scolding and yelling at as many as she could, my grandmother made her way out of the crowd, scooping me into her arms like her life depended on it. "Evil child. Evil mother!" they yelled, pushing Sage in all directions. "Like grandmother like granddaughter," Another said, pointing fingers at her. Like a sleeping dog, Sage ignored them as she trod amongst them, ignoring as many as she could. Tears welled up in my eyes at the sight. She was beaten because of me, spat on and stripped of her position. Just to rescue me. A faint smile washed upon my face as I looked into the eyes of my grandmother. My saviour. But the smile vanished just as it appeared, as I watched her struggle to keep people's hands away from my body. A pang of guilt