Anthony
I could barely open my eyes when I heard the doors open to the dungeons. I knew it was Pluto from his familiar shuffle. I tried to sit up more on my cot, but the effort was too much. He’d just want to sit in silence anyway.
“Hello Anthony,” he said, and his voice sounded lighter. “I have some wonderful news.”
“Oh?” I said.
“Queen Cleovanna has granted you a probation,” he said. “She’s permitting you move into the survivor’s cottage as long as I keep an eye on you and you will be working with Trenton on obstacles.”
My head snapped up to look at him. He smiled kindly at me and I felt a wave of guilt rush over me again. They’re giving me another chance.
“Thank you,” I said. “I don’t deserve her generosity.”
“She knows you tried to stop it even after Victo
