Chapter 325

The reasoning made me stop. Hannah had promised us freedom. We just couldn’t go now because it wasn’t safe enough for me.

“She said she would take us,” I said staring at them. “We could get away! If I get stronger…”

“If you are trained and strong, I’d bet she’d take us sooner,” Bane commented laying his head back on the pillow.

“Without a doubt,” Kein said taking his spot and stretching out.

That was all the incentive I needed.

***

I went to the keepers as usual the next morning. Damien reminded me of my mission as he sat me down.

“Help her,” he whispered in my ear glancing at Rose, “you understand why you must.”

I looked into his eyes and saw the promise of freedom.

“Yes, Damien, I will work,” I whispered up to him.

All morning I did my best. I tried to concentrate and help Rose. It was my job to keep my mind alert and awake. I had to stay strong and powerful. We had to escape.

Christof came to feed me at lunch. We s