Chapter 107: Escape
We leave Chime behind, sobbing softly to herself and flee with Cade as our guide. I refuse to allow my heart to soften, calling gently to the calm to claim me. It does, sweeping over my senses, my body like a gift, though one that has its own price. I'll pay it, whatever the cost. This task of mine is nearing its end and I can't afford to be weak.
Someone grunts faintly ahead, a boy goes down, followed by a girl, both bloodied and silent when I run past them. I speed up, catching Cade, no longer willing to simply follow. I need to see, to be aware of where he leads us. I would never be so foolish as to trust him. Expect the betrayal I now know is coming.
Jinder's people are terrible watchdogs, too busy looking out to even pay attention to what's going on within their stronghold. The two final guards at the small doorway Cade guides us to don't even flinch until we're on them, and even then they simply stare in shock, unbelieving we were able to escape.