VALERIA.

“GET UP!” I yell at Celeste, not even waiting for her to snap to her senses anymore.

Without thinking about it, I yank her arm through the darkness and pull her to her feet as the growls reach their crescendo. Celeste lets out a loud whimper and grabs onto me, letting me drag her along the tunnel.

My heart is in my throat now. My eyes are watery but I don’t think it’s from tears. Something sulfuric is being released into the air, making things hazy. I ...