Violet POV

It was late in the night when I went to the dungeons. My knees were shaky when I stood in front of the entrance. Howls filled with agony emanated and echoed throughout the dungeons and drifted outside. It was then that I understood the painful howls belonged to Ilene. 

The guard was surprised to see me, but he got up from his chair quickly and opened the door to the dungeons for me. Additionally, he alerted two warriors to follow me. He bowed to me. “How may I help ...