Alexei had walked into the kitchen. Now we have him,
Nikolai glanced at Kyle and Mikhail, murmuring under my breath, “Take him.” They each moved silently and we flanked Alexei. Mikhail and Nikolai surrounded him while Kyle ran from behind and punched Alexei in the jaw. They each grabbed an arm and dragged him to the dungeon. Nikolai saw Dmitri come ready to defend his twin until he saw me. “Keep following behind them, Cousin. It’s time we all have a little chat.” Nikolai shoved him to follow the other three. The rancid stench of mold, old blood, and gore surrounded us as we bypassed the clean holding cells and took the twins straight to the torture room.
Mikhail and Kyle used silver chains to attach Alexei’s arms to the wall. Alexei was coming to as Nikolai slammed Dmitri against the wal
