Chapter 651

I cautiously poked my head around the corner to check my surroundings and then started going in the opposite direction. This time, I would go in there and settle things once and for all! As nimble and agile as a cat, I crouched and sneakily made my way forward without making any noise. The corridors of the castle were long and windy with ample spots for me to hide from view as I slowly made my way to the hall from what I remembered of the layout of the castle. The skies were dark, and the silence made the entire place seem all the more eerie. My heart hammered against my chest. I was afraid that I might bump into something or someone if I wasn't careful enough. Suddenly, a noise came from ahead, and I froze briefly before darting to hide behind a pillar. It was Murphy. At that moment, he was talking to his subordinates in a hushed voice. I strained my ears to listen to what they were talking about. One of Murphy's subordinates gingerly asked, "Boss, Zayne still hasn't come