The cold, hard floor beneath me felt unforgiving as I woke up, blinking away the remnants of the strange darkness that had engulfed us. My head throbbed, and my heart raced as I took in our surroundings—a dimly lit cell that reeked of damp stone.
Hilda groaned, Magissa whimpered softly.
Hilda glanced around, her eyes focused as she sniffed the air. Her brows furrowed as she said, "Werewolves."
We exchanged wary glances, realizing the truth.
"Where are we?" Jake asked as he pushed himself up.
"Somewhere we shouldn't be," I muttered.
The cell door creaked open, revealing three imposing figures—werewolves—standing before us, thier presence creating tension in the air.
The largest werewolf, his eyes narrowed, barked, "What are you doing here?"
My mind raced for an explanation. "We got lost and ended up here."
The second werewolf snorted. "Lost? In these woods? Convenient."
"It's true! We were chasing vampires who fled our territory," Magissa said.
The burly werewolf exchanged a glance with his companions. "Vampires, you say?"
"Don't try anything funny. We'll be back soon," said the burly werewolf as they left.
My heart pounded. We had to be careful. "We don't have much time," I whispered to Hilda.
"They're probably going to bring the Alpha," Hilda said.
Hilda took the lead, skillfully picking the rusty lock with a concealed piece of metal. The lock clicked softly, and the cell door gradually swung open, revealing the dimly lit hallway.
As we stepped into the corridor, we moved with utmost caution. Each step was deliberate and silent. We avoided puddles that might give us away. When a distant growl echoed through the dungeon, we pressed against the wall, hearts pounding, until it faded.
The moonlight outside guided us. We moved cautiously toward the exit, avoiding windows. The uneven forest terrain lay ahead, shrouded in darkness.
As the exit door appeared, our hearts raced. We could hear the werewolves' voices in the distance, and we couldn't afford to be discovered. With a final burst of adrenaline, we dashed for the door.
Bursting out into the cool night air, we gasped for breath, chests heaving. The moonlit forest lay before us, silent and serene.