Chapter 98: The Escape

The stale air of the cabin hung heavy as moonlight sliced through the boarded windows, illuminating Delilah slumped on the cot. Her face, a near-perfect copy of Mariana's, remained slack. Weeks of captivity had passed. Tiago had kept her unconscious with a steady stream of sedatives, since she was discovered and captured for her role in Mariana’s kidnapping and the penthouse rooftop incident. The moon cast a glow on the dusty path leading to the secluded cabin as Tiago, Lorenzo, and Conrad emerged from the main house of Castillo Alvor. A comfortable silence settled between them. Reaching the cabin door, Tiago found a single guard, his back ramrod straight, keeping vigil. "Any changes?" Tiago inquired, his voice clipped. The guard, a young man named Pedro, snapped to attention. "Subtle movements, sir. Twitching in her fingers mostly. Nothing substantial." A flicker of satisfaction crossed Tiago's face. "Good work, Pedro. You've earned a break. Take a few days off. Relax, enjoy the