Chapter 85

My feet were quick against the ground, the exit was getting nearer with each step I took. I could hear them behind me, their pounding footsteps chasing after me.

My fingers wrapped tightly around the gem, and I pumped my legs to move faster, trepidation stirring in my gut. The light was brighter now, I was close.

Just a little more.

Just a little more.

I urged myself, jumping towards the cave entrance. I felt it just as my feet connected with the dry ground outside, a claw snipping the ends of my hair. When I turned, I saw one of the wolves glaring at me, raising a hand to the hair, tiny tendrils of my hair had gotten stuck to the ends of his claws. He huffed, dropping his arms in disappointment,

"Miss Dahlia Winchester has found the second gem!" A court maid announced loudly and light clapping filled the air.

I caught Theo's gaze from where I stood and he gave me a slow but encouraging nod. I smiled back, raising the gem above my head,

Lady Calloway grinned proudly, clapping even ha