Hera POV

I backed away until I hit the damp wall of the tower. Meanwhile, the giant snake continued to extend its head until it touched the roof of the tower.

It was honestly the biggest reptile I'd ever seen. And now, damn it, I'm stuck with it in this place. If I run out, Benedict's people might hear me, but if I stay here, I might end up with this snake.

So I tried to stay calm and slowly raised my feet from stair to stair. I still wanted to get out of here but without making any noise. Not ...