Chapter 175 Escape
Alessias POV
I remain in front as we walk down the corridor and take the turn that leads to the dark hallway . I do not turn back because that will mean I know Alex Sonti
And Miranda just met him he is nothing but a witness.
We take the steps one at a time at the last turn , Just as before the low wailings of the prisoners reaches us as we approach the dungeon .The guard on duty stands up the moment we reach the entrance.
“Councilwoman Miranda is there a problem?”
I barely spare him a glance “ I am here to question a prisoner, give me the keys to the last cell.” I open my palm and wait he pauses for a moment as I watch him coldly then he reluctantly fetches the keys and hands it to me.
“Here you go Ma’am if you need my help please just call my attention”
I don't answer him we walk inside the dungeon .As usual the air is frigid and damp .It smells of heavy magic I am sure the cuffs are magic suppressors . Cells line either side of the corridor and some of them are empty while some hold people that all look like my father.
Tired
In torn clothing
Hungry
Gaunt
The prisoners watch us with vacant eyes ,Alex is now walking beside me quietly our shoulders almost grazing but not quite .We can't risk that or for us to speak at all we must process this in silence .Once we reach the last cell my heart starts to pound in my chest and I stop my father is inside sitting on a very dirty slim matress. I stare at him for some minutes as pain surges through my chest.
My glamour ripples as my vision blurs and Alex whispers in my head:
" Alessia we are not out yet ,your emotions are affecting your glamour "
I take a deep breath and steel my heart .My face settles into Miranda again just as he raises his head
Our eyes meet once more and my mark flares warming up in response .My glamour flickers again and Alex grabs my arm .
"Alessia pull yourself together "
I take a few calming breaths forcing my emotions down.He watches us quietly not saying a word then he speaks “who are you?”
Before I can think of a suitable response Alex cuts in “We are here to free you”
Gabreal’s eyes sharpen as he stands immediately
“How will we escape ? The guard can come back at anytime.”
Reaching for the door I use the master key I collected form the guard to open the door. “Have you never considered leaving ?” Walking towards him I unlocks his cuffs and toss it aside gently trying not to make much noise and alert the guards.
Once free Gabreal rubs his wrists once and springs into action, He gives us a wide tooth grin and moves his bed .Underneath it is a a loose stone slab which he pulls open.
Peeking it appears to be a tunnel and My father smiles “I have been digging a way out for years.”
Shocked I stare at the escape route , I never thought it will be this easy to get him put .
Alex turns to me “Are you ready to go ?”
I nod we have everything I need for now but I will be back.
I nod Gabriel climbs in first
Then me and Alex follow closely behind. Darkness closes around us but I am sure freedom is waiting just ahead and if I had to choose too people I will navigate this dark tunnel with it will be the two I am with right now
Alex ferrini - My mate
Gabreal Sirrano- My Father
Alex's POV
The tunnel is tight and we descend at a snails pace. Stone is pressing close to our bodies on either side, the air is filled with dust I can hear Alessia sneeze more than once and she breathes unevenly in front . Gabreal leads the way since he created the exit .I just hope this tunnel has an end and it actually leads out.
“Gabreal how far does this tunnel go?”
“It leads to outside the eastern ridge” he replies calmly
Alessia pauses panting “Alex I cannot hold it much longer”
My heart shatters as I hear the exhaustion in her voice but I do not know what is on the other side.Her face-Miranda’s face can get us out of trouble in case we are seen by patrol guards.
I sigh “Please hold on until we are outside” she does not utter a word again as time crawls by.
Before I know it we have been in the tunnel for at least thirty minutes and come to a stop in front of a very old wooden latch . Gabreal pushes it open and cold night air rushes in as I take a deep breath in filling my lungs .I have never been happier to be outside.
Gabreal climbs out first…
Then Alessia…
Finally me and I pull a few branches from nearby trees to hide the wooden latch from the guards.
looking around we appear to be outside La Geneva walls in a forest. Alessia collapses near the stub of a tree breathing hard. Her pain hits me like a truck and I suck in a deep breath as I hold her tight ,never knew it hurt her like this to transform .
“Alessia are you okay” I whisper softly she turns to me her face is as pale as chalk.
“Not really but I will be fine” Then her glamour cracks with a sudden yelp of pain from her as Miranda's face melts away completely.
Gabreal who had been watching us all this while stares at her as recognition slowly dawns
“Margo?” She shakes her head as tears fill her eyes
“I am your daughter Alessia” Slowly I get up and move to a nearby tree branch .He reaches for her clumsily engulfing her in a hug we don't really have time for this reunion right now but I give them a few minutes as I open the brief case to check la Rosa
It is glowing safely inside..
“We have to leave now” I tell them urgently as Alessia steps out of her Father’s embrace wiping her tears Gabreal nods releasing her gently.
“Where to ?” Alessia asks
I am not sure it's safe to go back to the safe house
The last minute order I gave Luca was to not go back there but head to Geneva and the air strip
I run shaky hand through my hair “We are hitching a ride to Geneva and we drop at district transportation.”
Alessia nods ,I take one look back at the dark forest
Somewhere inside La Geneva is carrying on as if it's a normal day.
Unaware to them their stolen prized magical artifact has been swapped. And the real La Rosa is currently making its way out of La Geneva
The best part is ...They will not uncover the truth... Until we are thousand of miles away