The dungeon was no longer as restricted as before. With most of its security measures removed, the top officials could easily access it.
Thea didn't know why she listened to the little girl but she did. Here she was standing at the door. Her heart was beating violently in her chest.
She blamed her heart for loving a heartless man. Even now, she could feel the excitement in her blood as she hesitated to walk inside.
Eventually she did. Her eyes avoided looking at the center of the room where the man was tied up. She managed to look everywhere but him.
Sadly, she couldn't avoid it for long. She gave in to the urge and rested her gaze on him.
Lucas was no longer in a sitting position. His body was shackled down in a bed. At first, Thea couldn't understand why Lila would go through the trouble and give the man a bed.
