86. INSIDE THE PIT

~ZIRA

There was a small smile on my face as I watched them unlock the door for me.

Although small, it was a triumphant smile because I had succeeded in getting though the first phase of seeing Bella. Now all I had to worry about was seeing Bella without Uther finding out about it before I was done.

Briner gestured at the way in for me and I followed his lead.

Inside, it only looked like a regular cell for holding a few prisoners. I doubted if they were truly prisoners and not undercover guards.

"This here is the top cell. I shall now lead you to the pit itself," he announced.

I did not say a word. All I did was follow him as he led me to the main door. The guards all stared at me, surprised that a woman was in their midst and doing the king's job.

We finally stopped before a door at the back. He pushed it open and all I saw was darkness. "This way, my Lord," he announced and entered the darkness.

I hesitated at first, as the darkness felt cold and reminded me of the time I had d