Elista led me through the darkness. I had no idea where we were headed, but I trusted her. We moved quickly, our footsteps echoing softly against the stone walls. Elista's grip on my wrist was firm as she pulled me along with her. The air was thick, and the oppressive silence made every breath feel like a betrayal. We moved swiftly, our steps almost soundless against the cold stone floor.
We had gone quite far when a piercing scream shattered the silence. It echoed down the hallway, bouncing off the walls and sending a chill down my spine, goosebumps appearing on my skin.
My heart jumped into my throat. It was definitely the guard, the one I had stabbed with the darkness. He must have realized what had happened to him. We broke into a run, fear driving our legs to move faster. The hallwa
