“Mom?” I repeated as I stared at the woman. She jerked her head as much as she could in a nod. I pulled the gag out of her mouth as I studied her. I hadn’t forgotten what Cya had told me about her. “Before I untie you, I have to make sure you’re better. I can’t risk you putting Hades in any danger.”
“Hades, who is this woman?” She frowned at me. “How dare you say I’d put my child in danger. The whole reason I’m tied up like this is that Mason wanted me to watch Hades fall for a trap and get hurt.” She nodded to the door. “It’s got a nasty surprise on the other side.”
I glanced at the door and nodded. “I’m not surprised.” I turned my attention to Hades who was undoing her bindings. “I wish you would have waited, but she seems clear-headed enough. Is there another way out of here, besides
