The air in the hidden chamber was heavy and thick with the small scent of dust and something metallic. Aveline and Gabriel crawled behind a large stone column, their breathing shallow as they strained themselves to hear the voices sounding off the ancient walls.
"They've been moving too fast," one voice said, deep and covered with authority.
Another responded, quieter but no less threatening. "It doesn't matter. Once we have the child secured and kept with us, the parents will lose any privilege they think they have."
Aveline's stomach turned at the words. She looked at Gabriel immediately to get his reaction, Gabriel whose face was filled with concentration. He gave her a sign for her to stay silent as they crawled closer, careful to remain without been noticed.
