CHAPTER 17

Today is the day we escape. But the following days would be the toughest and the most dangerous for we need to end this once and for all.

The plan was ready. The sun was setting down, it was dusk now. Both Megiculus and Charlie were gone. I tucked the letter from Lucas into my back pocket along with the photo and opened the doors. The guards were on either side of the room as expected and followed me while I went to the same position I go to every day. The wooden flooring is just above the Grimoire. It was time.

The guards were a few paces behind me, alert for any sudden attacks. Their actions were the same as any other day. Good. Nothing can go wrong. I pretended to pace around for a few moments looking for an opening. The guards did not react to my unusual behavior and started to relax after a while thinking that all was well. There it was! The opening I have been waiting for.

Voices were coming from downstairs, two servants were arguing, and by their voices ready to fight,