“What was... I mean, how did I...?” Vix could not speak for all the questions trying to tumble out her mouth at once.

Melina pushed open the door to Vix’s cell. As she walked through, her foot struck against the charred lock, sending it skidding across the ground to tumble into the crevasse. The dark-haired woman raised her eyebrows at Vix.

Vix grimaced. After the insanity of the last few minutes, her escape attempt had been completely pushed from her mind. She waited to ...