Chapter 173

Selene pressed her hand against the bars again, testing. The shock jolted her nerves forcing her back to the floor. She bit down a scream, refusing to give Darius or Mary the satisfaction if they were watching.

Caius stirred weakly across the hall, his voice hoarse. “Selene…”

She crawled closer to the bars, ignoring the sting. “I’m here. Don’t speak. Save your strength.”

His head tipped back against the wall. Even broken, he tried to smirk. “You’re still bossy.”

Her throat tightened. She wanted to reach through, to hold him, but the current stopped her cold.

“Hold on for me,” she whispered. “I’ll get you out.”

The footsteps...