“Shh!” Elene hissed as they neared the metal door Arina had been talking about. Raena could hear voices on the other side, but luckily, the door was solid and without any windows or latches, so they could pass unnoticed. Looking down at the baby in her hands, she sent a quiet prayer to whoever might be listening that the child would keep sleeping just a little longer. They just had to get out of the tunnels…
“Raena, stop spacing out and keep moving. We must hurry!” Elene whispered.
Raena tightened her sweaty grip on Elian’s fingers, pulling him along. He dragged his feet reluctantly, head drooping between his slumped shoulders. Her heart was breaking for him, but she couldn’t allow herself to feel the despair squeezing her chest. She had made a promise to Arina, and until she fulfilled t
