Why do I feel so relieved? Leonidas thought, studying Brooke as she waited for his instructions. It would be so much more convenient if she’d said she wanted to stay. I could walk out of here, go back to my job, and pretend like nothing ever happened.
And yet, the idea of helping her move on to the Elysian Fields gave him a new sense of purpose that he’d never experienced before.
“Alright,” he said in a low voice. “We’re going to escape out the back way to avoid detection. Don’t say a word until we’re out on the grounds. Understood?”
“Understood,” Brooke replied, pretending to zip up her lips with her fingers.
“Good. Follow me.”
Leonidas pulled the door open just enough to peek through the gap, checking to ensure that the hallway was clear. He motioned for Brooke to follow him, and
