The screams did not stop.

Rena leaned against the wall with Rio beside her, breathing heavily. They could both hear the commotion at the door.

A man was struck by a metal rock and screamed. Another cursed. Then, a crash; something heavy fell.

Rio grabbed Rena's wrist. "We need to move."

They went down the back corridor, past the kitchen, and out the back door. The courtyard was dark, moonless and without lights, only shadows and the sound of guards running.

Rio dragged her behind a shed; they cr