Athena:
Spending a night alone in the filthy dungeon made me realize how stupid I was. Everything irritated me, from the uncomfortable straw bed to the unforgiving walls and the occasional drip of water. I could have avoided this by staying in the comfortable room that was assigned to me.
What I did was definitely not worth the stress, and I wished I could turn back the hands of time, but it was too late.
I could not undo what I had done, and Miriam was gone for good. I was afraid to see Daren, and the brighter the room became, the heavier my heart became, because once the sun came up, I would have to face everyone and apologize for my foolishness.
I was deep in thought when I heard the grating sound of keys turning the lock, followed by the clanking of the nearly rusted metallic doors
