The heavy doors of the library slammed shut behind us. I could hear the loud sound of boots hitting the floor in the hallway. Silas was here, and he wasn't alone.
"Luca, get the back entrance ready!" Ryker shouted. He grabbed my hand. His grip was strong, but his palm was sweating. It was the first time I had ever seen him look worried.
"Where are we going?" I asked, trying to keep up with his long steps.
"The basement," Ryker said. "There is a secret tunnel that leads to the sea caves. It’s the only way out that Silas doesn't know about yet."
We ran down the back stairs, past the kitchen and the laundry rooms, until we reached the very bottom of the house. The air grew damp and cold. Ryker pushed aside a heavy wooden shelf, revealing a small iron door. He punched a code into a keypad,
