Hostage

"This is all my fault." I said to Saphira. "No, of course it is not." She contradicted me. "Sure it is." I told her. "Lynn was right. I should of turned the screen on to make sure Lynn and Jazz were safe before I went down to get you." I said in a tight voice. 

And holding her after I got her, instead of again checking the camera's, was the most reckless thing I have ever done, I thought. Guilt overwhelmed me. 

Saph reached out for one of my hands that were cuffed on my back. She stroke my fingers, trying to sooth me. Nothing worked and to be honest, it made matters only worse. 

"And when I got you… when I knew you were safe in my arms. If I would of just turned on a screen… there are hundreds tunnels throughout the house... I could of saved her." I whaled, rocking back and forth. 

It was not very princelike, but I was sobbing.