Chapter 22: Blood Sacrifice

Avery

I had to get out of here. I had to warn Darrius and Malcolm. They didn't deserve to have my doppelgänger killing them. And with her bone weapon, they didn't stand a chance.

Each breath I took felt like glass shards were stuck in my chest. I paced in front of the tree opening. If there was a way in here, then there had to be a way out.

A groan sounded behind me. My entire body tensed, ready for battle. I crept forward. Sweat trickled down my back.

Near the shadows, someone moved.

"You've got to do a blood sacrifice," the female voice was raspy.

I moved closer, my eyes adjusting to the darkness. "Mrs. Browning?"

"Yes, my lady." Her livery was torn, and she was covered in blood. A purple bruise sat across her cheek.

I knelt in front of her. "Do you know how to get out of here? I have to get to Darrius and Malcolm."

She nodded, then winced. "I'm so glad I got to meet you, your highness."