Chapter 120: The Price Of Freedom
Danielle's heart hammered in a frantic rhythm as she launched herself from the corridor's edge. The drop was short but the landing was rough.
She stumbled hitting the stone floor hard but she kept her footing and held onto the small blade.
The sudden loud arrival instantly silenced the chanting in the massive chamber.
Argash who had been circling Theo paused and slowly turned. His smile was predatory and sickeningly serene.
Theo's head lifted one last time his eyes clouded with pain and exhaustion locking onto hers. He tried to speak but only a ragged cough escaped.
"B-bhu…"
Before Danielle could take another step three Helena women walked and caught her.
"Shit! Let me go! Let me go!"
They grabbed her arms and shoulders, their grip was surprisingly strong and relentless.
Her struggle was useless. The silver knife clattered from one of Helena's grasp skittering across the smooth rock floor toward the fire pit.
