Chapter Seventy

Danica bolted as quickly as her injured leg would allow her down the brightly lit hallway looking here and there for a room to sneak into in an attempt to throw Marie.  She had managed to lock her in the stairwell, giving herself some time to make some distance, but the door wouldn't hold the furious harpie queen much longer.

Turning to look behind her Danica didn't expect a strong set of hands to grab and yank her into a dark room before wrapping around her mouth to stop a scream that tried to escape.

"It's me." Mason's voice whispered in Danica's ear sending a wave of comfort through her.

Turning slightly Danica looked into his warm green eyes as all her fear and worry immediately washed away.

"About time." Danica sighed pulling Mason's hand away from her mouth.  "I was beginning to believe you wouldn't be able to find me."

"Nothing in this world would stop me from finding you." Mason insisted with a small smile.

Feeling her hear