No Escape From Them
With a final, dismissive roll of her eyes, Lyra turned on her heel and strutted out of the kitchen, leaving the heavy swing doors rocking in her wake.
Rita turned back to me immediately, her anger melting into deep concern as she rushed over. But I couldn't move. My heart was pounding against my ribs. I knew how ruthless our masters could be, and Lyra's words sent a sickening wave of dread pooling straight into my stomach.
“Don’t mind that stupid bit*h,” Rita said and looked around her. “Don’t you guys have work to do?” As soon as she said that everyone dispersed whispering around them.
“You told me you won’t go after her,” I said, moving towards her.