Simone
The moment the clock hit eleven, I was already moving toward the hidden passage to Kane’s room. He’d left a note on my pillow with a makeshift map, even though I’d already memorized every detail from his drawings. The man was nothing if not thorough.
Dining with Kellan tonight. Follow the plan. Be safe and remember your promise. - O
The last part made my chest tight with emotion, but I ignored it. I couldn’t think about it now. His room was empty when I slipped through the hidden door, just as expected. I wasted no time moving the carpet and pressing on the stone that would open the trap door. According to Kane’s notes, it led to a servant hallway that would take me straight to the dungeons.
The stone shifted under my hand with a grinding sound that made me wince, revealing a na
