Our eyes connect for a split second before the door slams shut. My mind is racing. There is no way this is possible. No way.
I grab the bars on my window righter, straining for one last look at Ladon. But it’s no use. He’s locked in this hellhole with me.
But his arm…
No, it’s just a coincidence. Being down in this dungeon is messing with my perception of reality. I really am going crazy.
But there is one thing I know for sure, it’s my fault the poor boy is stuck down here. And now I have to save him all over again.
I wait until the sound of the guards’ footsteps has completely faded before I dare to speak.
“What the HELL are you doing down here?” I hiss. “Why didn’t you escape when you had the chance?”
“Why didn’t you?” he answers.
I pause, unsure of how to answer.
“This is ser
