C23 Arriving at the Sanctuary

"What's happening?!" Meow Meow exclaimed in astonishment.

"She, she, she... I... I..." Payson stammered, too startled by the unexpected turn of events to form coherent sentences.

Everything had unfolded with alarming speed. Bella's escape had taken less than a minute, catching everyone off guard. Even Moorer, who had anticipated her flight, was taken by surprise at the manner of her departure