Tara’s silence was heavy with agreement. “We’ll bide our time,” she finally said, her voice a little stronger now. “But we can’t stay here for long. We need to get back to Azriel and the twins.”
Lora nodded to herself, determination fueling her. “We will, Tara. We’ll find a way. Rest for now.”
She felt Tara retreat back into the depths of her mind, conserving what little strength she had left. Lora took a deep breath, steadying herself. She couldn’t afford to let fear take hold. Tara was right, they had to bide their time, wait for the right moment to escape.
But she jumped in surprise, Lora’s heart pounded in her chest, the sound deafening in her ears as the door to the room unlocked once more. The brief exchange with Tara had given her a sliver of hope, but now it was snatched away as
