CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

The entrance to the tunnels is already open, the trapdoor up in the air.

I jump down without hesitation.

For some odd reason, my eyes are able to see through the darkness. It’s not as clear as I would like but I can make out the walls and the entrances to the side tunnels. Using the carvings on the side, I keep walking, my ears open. I don’t know if she’s going to be here under the Level One island. But since all the attacks were in these tunnels, I’m taking a guess that I’m going to find Rachel lurking about here.

I make my way towards the vault, slowly and steadily, careful not to let out a sound.

However, when I reach the vault, there’s no one there.

Blinking, my heart sinks.

Was I wrong?

The vault doors are untouched and there is no sign of anyone having been here.

For a moment, I hesitate, but I was clearly wrong.

I turn around only to see a fist flying in my direction. I hear the sound of flesh striking flesh before the pain registers, as I go flying back.

My vision