---- 100. ISABELLA Y NYX NYX "Ahhh!" A scream jolted me awake, stretching my back as I sat in a dark corner. Truth be told, it was about time I left my hiding spot. "What's going on, Mora? Ssshh... lower your voice... the prince is in a foul mood today," I heard two maids entering the storage room. "Looks like there are rats, I found some fruit stems," one of them said. I twisted my mouth. Obviously, the sneaky rat was me.
Worst part was, they rushed off saying they'd go get some guards It was time to get out. "Damn it," I muttered, finding the exit door locked. I looked around. It was a basement, so no windows during my quick scan. Then I hurried to a fireplace in one corner. I peeked through the hole, looking up. It led to another room or maybe outside. "Come check, and don't let a single one get away!" Footsteps approached, followed by commotion.
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---- I summoned my magic and flowed like mist through the narrow chimney passage, rising toward the unknown. The violent trip through the portal had drained most of my energy. Pd been recovering over the past days, but I was injured inside, and it was all too slow. 'The soot and darkness pressed down on me. I saw light above-the exit to a room-and slipped through the warm passages that heated the cold place. "Cough, cough," I let out a soft cough as I dropped onto the floor of a lounge.
I immediately scanned my surroundings. No one. Just a beautifully decorated antechamber. It looked like it belonged to awoman's quarters. Alert, brushing off some soot, I stepped into the room. It was exquisite. Every piece of furniture, every divan, chosen with care. The books on the shelf didn't have a speck of dust. T began to lower my guard. I reached a closed oak door. 'There was powerful magic sealing it, but when my fingers touched the runes carved into the wood...
the door slowly opened! I stepped back, raising my hands, ready to defend myself, explain... whatever I'd be allowed to do.
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