Chapter 29

*Rocky*

“I thought you knew the way out of here?” I grunt, watching as Jude stands at yet another underground crossroads with his torch. He has one hand on his hip, his head swinging side to side, as if he can’t decide which route to take.

“It’s this way,” He says confidently, pointing with his light as he turns to the right.

“You’re sure?” I ask and he snorts.

“Yes. I will admit, at times, I get a little turned around down here, but I do always make it out. Plus, all of these lead out, but each one takes us somewhere different.”

“They were near the lake hours ago….” I tell him, and he shakes his head.

“No, you were out for a long time, dude. I swear to you they are long beyond the lake now.”

It’s not that what he is saying doesn’t make sense. It’s logical and wise, but it makes me on edge. Maybe it’s knowing that anything could have happened to Gemini in those hours I was out. But maybe it’s because I’m not used to having someone who wants to also take the lead.

It’s not a power com