Chapter 39: She’s a Lady

Ryder Three days turned into weeks. Weeks turned into months and months turned into two years. I am twenty-one now and my hope of ever leaving this place faded a while ago. That doesn’t stop me from looking for ways out of here though. Drake and I don’t get out of our cells much, but when we do, we explore exits as best as we can. We are supervised and all the exits are guarded by titans. So far, we have met dead ends at every turn. Dreams of Demi is the only thing that keeps me hanging on. I sleep a lot. If I could stay asleep for the rest of my days, I would. If I can’t be with her in reality, then I will have her anyway that I can.             I sat near a lava pit and watched as young fire imps hopped along the rough jagged stones that were protruding out from the bubbling heat. They are mischievous little creatures and I often got amusement out of witnessing the sheer naughtiness of their daily antics. Unlike the older and grouchier imp that tends to Drake and I, these little guys