"What's it gonna be?" Anabelle asked "Release him or face my wrath"

The man beside her stepped forward. He had an aura of respect. It seemed like he was in charge or of a high rank.

As soon as he stepped forward, everywhere remained silent. Some people even bowed their heads in respect.

"You heard her" the man said "Let the boy go"

""We will suffer for this" the high priest said "We have already promised our goddess a sacrifice"

"Then we will find another sacrifice"

"You don't understand. That's not how this works at all. She's happy with the boy and she's expecting him. If we don't go through...