Chapter 61

Alina: “That was a very stupid idea,” Ken said as he led me through the dungeons, his arms wrapped around my shoulders to keep me steady. “I know, but it was the only thing I could think of.” I defended. “Besides, it just might help us buy some time.” “Let’s just hope it works,” Ken answered in a wishful tone as he led me to a cell right at the end of the hallway. “Emiel?” I called out, hoping that at least he might listen to me for once. “Alina?” came a strained voice from inside the cell. A torch lit up inside the confinement, revealing Emiel’s form that was chained to the wall. “How did Erick let you get here?” “He didn’t. I’m here of my own accord.” I went to place my hands on the bars, but Ken stopped me. Knowing this is as much as I could get, I stayed at a safe distance away from the bars but close enough that my voice could reach him in my weakened state. “You’re in transition!” Emiel’s eyes widened at the sight of me. “You shouldn’t have come here,Alina! What if I get possesse