"You can save her, by taking her through the back of the dungeon," Marcus said. "There's a secret passage leading to the mountain behind. Michael, if you can get her out, take her back to Samuel in Ashbrook. She might be safe there. As for the child, Mother probably won't hurt her yet. Once I'm free, I'll find a way to send Hopey back to Eli."

Michael clenched his fists, grabbing Marcus's collar and growling first, he said, "Marcus, first you caused her to lose her baby, and now ...