Chapter 41

CHAPTER FORTY-ONE

HAZEL

Oh my God! I couldn't think! What in the world was happening!?

My mind went blank, and everything suddenly fled from my head.

Aurora smiled devilishly, watching me try to think, while Melissa had a stiff expression on her face, like she was waiting for the worst to happen. The men watched without sympathy. They were eager for me to be crushed, just so they would break Darius.

That was the only thing they wanted.

‘Hazel! You shouldn't be thinking of this now!’ Isis screamed at me. I swallowed. My palms were sweaty, and my fingers shook like never before. I looked at the walls.

“Oh my God, oh my, jeez!” I freaked, and Aurora laughed crazily, while the men smiled. “Uh, um… okay, I… I've heard this riddle somewhere, but…”

‘Hazel! Take in a deep breath!’ Isis growled. ‘Stop breathing.’

I did as she said, and stopped breathing.

‘Now, let it out slowly. Don't look at the walls. Just don't.’ She advised, and I let out my breath slowly, letting it mingle with the