Lila’s POV
Flora escapes from captivity and warns Hayden of Kian’s intentions, reigniting tensions
It was dark and chilly in the cell. The scent of dust and stone filled the air. With her eyes sunken and her arms bound, Flora sat in the corner. Now, no one talked to her. Nobody gave her a direct look.
They had abandoned her. Days went by and she mentally tallied them. She refrained from crying and didn't plead.
She waited. Then there was the sound of a key, gentle and cautious. The door opened with a squeak and she raised her head.
A black-clad man intervened. He had a mask on. In front of her, he dropped a little blade.
"Nobody noticed me," he claimed. "This is your opportunity. Run.
Flora remained silent. Snatching up the dagger, she sliced the rope from her wrist and slid into th
