I never left

"We are here."

Zagan whispered in my left ear before removing his palm from my eyes. I blinked my eyes multiple times. The cold floor beneath my feet and the magnificent edifice that stood in front of my eyes confirmed that we had reached the place where Diana was held captive.

Not able to control my excitement further, I looked at Zagan before screaming in delight, "So, where's Calix-"

But before I could speak further, Zagan covered my mouth with his palm, he looked horror-stricken.

"Don't shout Rose. Kiora is here. We'll be a lump of dead meat if she finds us." He berated me.

Oh yes. It slipped my mind. I nodded at Zagan making him sigh in relief. He then removed his palm and grabbed my waist to support me as we both headed to the door.

But the place was eerily quiet. I couldn't help but tremble as our legs covered the distance. I so badly wanted to run away but I have given Arthur my word. Calix had warned me not to leave the mansion but I went against him, helped Kiora, and fell i