Chapter 20: In a bar In the bad part of town

Evelyn’s POV

It had already been a few days after the horrific incident I had witnessed. The girl was eventually freed from the basement but wasn't herself anymore. She had a distant look in her eyes as if she wasn't really there. I had to act as soon as possible. I had to get the evidence out to the Alliance, for her.

My heart pounded as I carefully slid the tiny recording device into the hidden pocket of my jacket. I made sure the coast was clear before leaving my room. The dim light of the lanterns lining the stronghold's tunnels barely illuminated my path as I moved silently through the narrow corridors.

I picked today for my escape because Aldrich had gone to the surface for an urgent matter and wasn't due to return until later that evening.