Whew!

Veron trembled at the words, taking in a deep breath as her expression grew heavy.

That was right… It was indeed suspicious that there were only a few people guarding the palace dungeon.

"Let's not think about that right now."

Veron returned to her senses quickly enough. "I'm going to get you out of here, whether or not they've planned an ambush." As the final word rang through the air, Veron tugged at Bowen's hand as she ducked into a smaller path to the side with him.

It had to be s