The moment the Blackridge Luna closed the door behind her, my phone lit up again. I grabbed it quickly. It was my friend, Lydia. ‘How will Friday evening be? Where exactly are you planning to meet me? I need to know how to get you out without being seen.’ I stared at the screen. I had no answer. My heart sank. Deucalion had already ordered guards to keep a strict eye on me. Now I was locked inside this room until Friday. Even if Lydia managed to get close to the mansion, how was I supposed to reach her? I typed slowly. ‘I don’t know yet. I’ll find a way.’ Lydia replied almost immediately. ‘You better. I can’t stay around there for long. Once I arrive, you need to come out.’ I put the phone down and stared at the door. There had to be a way. I looked around the room, thinking

