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
