Chapter 94

Emily’s POV

The rogues led me through a different section of the castle. At least, I thought it was different. Everything here was a blur of black stone, dark torches, and endless halls.

But I was starting to pay attention. I noted which stairs went down, which halls led to the courtyard, and which rogue guards were actually watching.

A reckless idea started to take shape.

If I could distract them for just a few seconds, I could hide. I could think. I could stay alive long enough to find a way out of this hellhole.

The rogue guards turned another corner.

Now.

I didn't hesitate. I drove my elbow back into one rogue’s stomach and shoved the second one hard against the wall. They both grunted in surprise, cursing as they stumbled.

All those training sessions with Nathan were finally paying off. He would have been proud of me.

I ran.

My bare feet hit the cold stone floors as shouting broke out behind me.