Elena's face clearly showed deep fear. Her eyes were moist, and her lips were trembling. Being tied up made her feel helpless.
Elena sat quietly, but her mind was far from calm. She was most worried about her mother and brother. Many questions filled her thoughts at once Were they safe? Had the attackers reached the village? Was her mother in danger? Most of all, she wondered how she would meet them again. Could she escape from this place? Would she ever get the chance to return to her home and family? Thinking about this made her eyes fill with tears.
After continuous travel at sea, the ship finally reached its destination at the end of a two to three day journey. During these days, the ship kept moving without stopping. After this long journey, the ship anchored near the place where they were meant to arrive. Now they had reached their destination.
After three long days at sea, the condition of the girls had become weak. Due to continuous travel, limited food, and little water, everyone felt exhausted and helpless.
Elena's condition was also weak. Hunger and thirst had reduced her strength. She was no longer as alert as before. When the ship arrived, armed men entered. They began taking the girls out one by one. Girls who could not walk were forcibly dragged toward the door. Everything was happening very quickly. Due to fear and weakness, the girls could barely resist.
Elena was also taken outside in the same way. Since she was weak, she was made to stand firmly and forced to move forward.
Elena and the other girls were taken to a small island in the middle of the sea. The island was surrounded by deep blue water on all sides, and it required a long boat ride to reach it.
On the island, there was a closed and guarded facility near the shore a strong wooden compound. It had high walls and heavy security. The main entrance was a large wooden gate that could be locked from the outside. Inside were large rooms where the girls were kept. The walls were plain, windows were few, and light was limited. The sound of sea waves could constantly be heard. The place was isolated and heavily guarded, making escape very difficult.
At night, darkness covered the island. The sound of the sea waves was soft but continuous. A cool breeze was blowing, making the atmosphere feel even more chilling.
Elena was sitting in a corner of the room. Her back was against the wall, and her knees were slightly bent. She sat quietly in the dark, her eyes open but her mind tired. Fear was clearly visible on her face.
Suddenly, a girl's scream was heard. The sound was so loud and painful that it echoed throughout the area. As soon as Elena heard it, her body trembled with fear. Her hands and feet turned cold. Her heart started beating rapidly. She immediately looked in the direction of the sound. From a distance, she saw people moving forward in groups, taking the girls away. Seeing this, Elena realized that the situation was becoming even more serious. Fear and helplessness increased within her.
Elena did not understand where those girls were being taken. Questions kept arising in her mind. What would happen to them? Would they be taken somewhere else? Thinking this made her heart restless. Tears filled her eyes.
After a few days, some guards entered again. Their behavior was strict and serious. They made the remaining girls stand one by one and began taking them outside. Elena was still weak, but she understood that something was about to happen. Before she could think further, a guard grabbed her and pushed her along with the other girls.
Elena's heart began beating rapidly. She did not know where they were being taken, but she understood that the situation was about to change.
The girls were taken to a bath area on the island. It was a simple closed place where they were allowed to stay for a short time. Their belongings and second clothes were placed on one side.
Then a guard shouted in a strict voice, "Hurry up! Time is short, get ready!"
His voice made the atmosphere even more tense. The girls quickly began preparing. Elena felt fear and anxiety, but she tried to stay calm. She knew that panicking would not help. So she took a deep breath and prepared herself to stay strong. If she got a chance, she would try to escape and return home.
After bathing, everyone wore clean new clothes. But as soon as they were ready, the guards returned.
Without giving much time, all the girls were taken out of the room. The guards walked ahead and behind them, and the route was under strict supervision. The girls walked in a line slowly. Elena remained silent, but her heart was beating fast. She did not know where they were being taken, so she carefully observed her surroundings. The path was long and quiet, and her tension increased with every step.
After walking for some time, they reached a large separate room. The walls were high and guards were standing everywhere. The girls were made to move forward in a line. With every step, Elena's anxiety increased. She could not understand why they were brought there.
When Elena entered the room, she was first looking down. Her heart was beating fast, and her hands were slightly trembling. Due to fear, she did not dare to look forward. After a few moments, she slowly raised her gaze. As her eyes moved upward, the scene became clear.
In the upper part of the room, there was a special gallery with elevated seating. There, some extremely wealthy and influential guests were sitting. Their clothes were expensive and elegant, reflecting their high status. They wore stylish masks, hiding their identities. They seemed to have come from far away and sat in a calm, serious manner.
They were seated in such a way that they could clearly see all the girls standing in front of them. The entire view was visible to them. They were carefully observing everything and discussing quietly. The room was silent, but the atmosphere felt tense. Light was focused on the girls standing below. It seemed as if they had gathered there for an important decision.
When Elena saw all this, her heart began beating faster. She understood that this was not an ordinary place, and whatever decision would be made there could be very bad for her and the other girls.
As Elena looked at the masked people, her eyes slowly moved from one to another. Suddenly, she stopped.
A man sitting in the last row was staring at her continuously. He seemed slightly different calm, but fully focused on Elena standing in front of him.
He wore a mask, so his face was not clearly visible, but his deep blue eyes could be seen clearly. Those eyes were fixed only on Elena. His gaze was so steady that Elena felt as if he could see through her. This made her uncomfortable. For a moment, her heart seemed to stop, then began beating even faster. Her hands grew cold. She could not understand why he was looking at her.
Elena quickly lowered her gaze, but she could still feel that the man was watching her. The atmosphere in the room became even more tense.