-Seth-
“Dad and Andrew weren’t wrong. This area is good for what we need. Even with a palace full of people, I don’t think anyone would catch the girl’s scent from down here,” I say.
David nods in agreement, shining the light of his flashlight on a stone wall. “It’s a little chilly, but not unbearable. I think it’s got a bit of a cave effect since this part of the basement is so deep underground.”
As soon as his words hit my ears, I freeze. The walls are stone. The floor is stone. “It is very cave-like. Is it too cave-like for Ada?”
David pauses, looking up at me. “I don’t know. Does it matter if it keeps Katya safe?”
I take a deep breath. I don’t know how Ada is going to feel about this, and they’ve already gone back home, so I can’t show her. I could do a video call, but
