CHAPTER FIFTEEN

I'm full Cleon, i don't think i can move.

I told you to go easy on the food, did i not?

It was tasty.

I can tell since not even a crumb of bread is left on the tray, it's as if the food never existed.

Are you mocking me?

Now, why would i do that Evelinde?

Hmmmmmmmpppppfff.

Why don't i take you around the dungeon, let me introduce you to the others. The walk will help you.

I can leave the cell?

Yes, take my hand.

I held Cleon's hand and the next thing i knew we were outside our cell.

Wow, is anyone aware of this crazy abilities of yours?

No, not really.

I think i understand now why everyone is scared of you.

Are you scared of me?

Me, why on earth would i be?

My prince came someone's voice putting an end to our discussion.

Evelinde, let me introduce you to Tobias.

Tobias one of the prisoners bowed to the prince.

My lady he greeted me too with a bow.

Lady? no no no, i said with a laugh. You can call me Eve.

Where Cleon and i are standing is at an angle where you can see all the prisoners in their cell all of of whom currently is looking at us through the bars.

Cleon called out their names one after the other, introducing them.

Lady Eve they all greeted with a bow to me.

I'm not a lady i said again.

Thank you my prince for the food came their chorused greeting; totally ignoring my protest.

It's nothing.

My prince are you okay? we heard lady Eve crying and asking for help earlier; asked one of the prisoners whose name i can't remember.

I'm bettter now, thank you all for your concern.

Cleon i called out. I don't feel too good.

What do you mean asked Cleon holding my shoulders gently.

I feel light headed.

It must be the energy in here my prince, the sorcerers have been playing with dark stuff in here lately. I suggest you take her back to your cell to rest.

Thank you Tobias.

Cleon took me back to the cell, and immediately the feeling was gone.

Why don't you lie down Cleon suggested.

I lied down on my side and closed my eyes.

Evelinde how are you feeling now?

Better Cleon.

Cleon.

Hmmmm.

Don't the guards come in to inspect the dungeons?

There is no need for them to, because they have the entire place heavily fortified. No one even stand guard outside. This is a place for the damned, anyone coming here must have a reason.

What did Tobias mean by dark magic?

I don't know, but i intend to find out.

What is your family up to this time?

I mean it has been barely Seventy two hours i met you, yet the drama i've experienced and witnessed is enough to last me a life time.

Get some sleep Evelinde.

I will, but so you know your eyes haven't changed back.

That's okay, it will take some time. By tomorrow i'm sure it will be okay.

Don't take it the wrong way Cleon, i actually don't care about the color of your eyes, however i'm worried that if anyone sees you like this it will only make things worse for you.

I take it the prisoners weren't concerned because they are use to seeing you like this, the rest of Aegalia however is another story.

You don't have to explain yourself Evelinde, i know you mean well.

Now rest.