Chapter 80

Adrian opened my cell door after unshackling Lenore. He dragged her into my cell and left her there. "I will grant the two of you a moment. Remember my kindness." I wanted to hurt him. Every fiber of my being wanted to make him suffer like she suffered. He lingered, cell door open, to see if I would. I went to Lenore and pulled her onto my lap. Adrian made a noise of distain and disappointment and closed the door. I didn't listen to him leave. I looked down at Lenore, her skin was red with blood. She was going to die. We both knew it. It'd be slow and painful. "It hurts," she said hoarsely. Tears dropped from my chin onto her cheek. "I know," I said thickly. I saw something glint on the ground. The metal I used to pick the lock. One end was sharp, I'd cut my hands a couple times handling it. I pulled it to me. "I'm so sorry." I remembered my anatomy class. I remember there's a certain spot on the neck that when stabbed will cause a grown man to bl