He Broke Her

Islinda felt cowardly for leaving Aurelia behind, but the Fae had told her to run, and that was what she did. Aurelia decided her fate the moment she took her hand and led her through that secret passageway. There was always a possibility that this would happen. And it did happen. However, that didn't erase the guilt gnawing at Islinda's chest. However, she vowed to make sure that Aurelia's sacrifice counted. She had to get out of here.

As Islinda approached, the gate loomed closer, and by some stroke of luck, it was now unguarded and slightly open. Despite a nagging sense of doubt, she was determined to escape Aldric's grasp. Ignoring her inner warnings that said this was too good to be true, hope surged within her, tears glistening in her eyes as she extended her hand towards the gate, just inches away.