“There’s no dry way.” Tsillah glanced over her shoulder. The Atlanteans use a trap door to toss their failures into the catacombs. They won’t risk injury or infection. Even with the blood of their prisoner to help them, recovery takes longer each time.”
“At least they’re not immortal.” Tresilian murmured.
“Here. These are my people.” Tsillah indicated the figures ahead of them and there was no missing the pride in her voice.
The tunnel had opened out into a large cavern and its floor sloped away becoming a huge, black pool. At its far end, narrow, thick bars prevented anyone getting in or out. It was dimly lit, and the stench of rotting fish made Midnight’s eyes water.