Tall, Dark, and Handsome- Part 2 [Surya]

The way out from the dungeons seemed less intricate to the three youths, the turns and forks still fresh in their memories. Their steps slowed again as they approached the flickering lights of the guild hall. Suddenly, Surya felt the prick of someone's stare on his back that made his hair stand on end. He spun around only to gaze at a dark, empty corridor.

"Is anything the matter, my prince?" Alok looked back. By now, Alok's usually nasal voice had become hoarse from the prolonged whispering. Surya shook his head in denial.

The three padded up to the hall, hearing nothing but their own breathing. Even the hall guard's boot clacking was gone. Raag spied around the door, and saw nothing but the dim lamps suspended from the pillars standing around the central hall. The three scurried ahead, across the hall.

Just as they reached the edge of the hall doors, a stern voice addressed them.