The group moved swiftly through the labyrinthine halls of the citadel, their footsteps muffled as they stayed in the shadows, avoiding the patrolling guards. The weight of their discovery gnawed at each of them, but there was little time to process it now, they had to reach safety and find a way to expose the Queen's crimes.
Lila took the lead, her small form darting from corner to corner with practiced ease. "I know a way out," she whispered, waving for the others to follow her down a side passage. "But we'll need to be quick. The Queen's not going to just sit back and let us waltz out of here with this kind of information."
James nodded, gripping Zeldor tightly as he followed her, his senses alert for any signs of danger. Behind him, Pippy and Cherry kept a close eye on their rear, ensuring they weren't being followed.
