Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

As soon as Flora finished speaking, a chorus of snickers echoed from the end of the long alley.

"Ha ha ha! Such a young thing, but with a mouth on her. Let's see who's really looking for trouble!"

Several tall men stepped out of the shadows, the cold moonlight revealing dark green snake tattoos on their bare arms, sending shivers down the spine.

Cynthia and Eilies both took a step back, their palms sweaty with fear.

These guys were clearly bad news, and the girls had no chance against them!

"Flora," Cynthia whispered, tugging at Flora's sleeve, her voice trembling, "we should run back!"

They were blocked ahead, but they could still turn back! If they could just reach a crowded place, they'd be safe!

But as soon as Cynthia finished, a few more men appeared at the other end of the alley, cutting off their escape.

They had heard Eilies's words and laughed mockingly, "Weren't you acting all tough just now? Scared now?"

loud breathing and laughter echoed ominously in the night, making Cynthia and Eilies feel like their scalps were about

worry, I'm here." Flora said lazily, trying to

and Eilies were on

they not be scared? They knew Flora was tough, but she couldn't possibly take on a dozen

ha! Looks like we've hit the jackpot tonight," a man with a scar across his face said, his eyes

and terrified, Eilies and Cynthia clung tightly to Flora's

No way would

by both of them, leaned against the wall and gave the men

infuriated

disregarding them, they decided to show her their strength and

his hand reaching out

and Cynthia

pounding. But just as they instinctively stepped in front of Flora, a heart-wrenching scream pierced the

crashing to the ground with the sound of breaking ribs mixed with his screams

held

Eilies were