Chapter 73 Adrian’s Choice

[Aimee] On his way out, the King ordered the guards to open the iron bars, leaving a passed-out Ares and me in the basement. I gave Ares a gentle nudge, but he was unresponsive. Usually, he would be awake after sunrise, and I wondered if that would be the case. Sinking my back against a corner, I estimated the time. The King must be attending the feast of the full moon right now. Now was the time when the security was most relaxed, and I hoped Kugler was able to escape. Since no one was watching, I attempted to observe the nearby surroundings. However, I didn’t have the energy to open the door of the basement. I guessed I had to wait until Ares was awake. Waiting for death was not a pleasant experience. I knew that I would die when he woke up, but I couldn’t even resist. For a fleeting moment, I considered killing Ares while he was passed out. Perhaps then, everything would be over. If only it were that simple. However, if Ares died in my hands, the King would have mor