Chapter 79. How Do We Escape This Mess?

Elena's POV.

I leaned my head against Derek's shoulder, feeling a sense of despair wash over me. We were trapped, and I had no idea how to escape. I couldn't help but feel guilty for dragging Marrok into this dangerous situation.

If only I had known, I would have come alone.

I wondered what was going through his head. I let out a weary sigh and closed my eyes.

"I'm coming," Derek said, his voice low and determined.

I opened my eyes to see him standing by the door, his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze fixed on it as if willing it to open. I approached him, curiosity getting the better of me.

"What's up?" I asked, and he shrugged, his eyes scanning the room for an escape route.

"Looking for a way out of this mess," he muttered, his hand rubbing his jaw in frustration. I leaned against the wall, understanding his plight.

"You don't have any trusted guards who could he