I will have to leave all of them behind if there is any chance of success. I’ll have to escape on my own, get help, and pray that I can make it back before Devon and Elena have a chance to punish them for my disobedience.
The thought of failing brings tears to my eyes. The idea that I could ever leave my family in an evil place like this, for any amount of time, makes me feel sick. But then I hear Dmitry groan. Just once. But it’s enough.
None of us will survive unless I get out of here and find help.
There is no other choice.
Dmitry is brought back to the cell first.
He is thrown through the door like a bag of garbage, followed by a tray of bread, rotting meat, and water.
Sadie feeds the children while I tend to Dmitry.
He is in worse shape than last night. His face is bruised and
