Mika "So what is the plan?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper so no one could hear. The weight of the guards' presence outside was heavy on my mind, each one a reminder of the danger I faced. "I've been trying to find a great opportunity to escape, but there are simply too many guards stationed around," I confessed, my heart racing as I considered the risk. "Don't worry about anything," my great-grandfather replied, his calm demeanor contrasting my anxiety. "I'm here to help you, and so is Cain. The only thing you need to do is leave your room at midnight, and I will take care of the rest." I could see the determination in his eyes, but doubts began to swirl in my mind. "But where will I go after escaping from Augustus's pack house?" I questioned, fear creeping into my voice. The

