The Blood Moon Ascendance
They were not allowed to leave their posts, ensuring that there would be no chance of the capture leaking to Damian, our elusive enemy.
The torture warden, a grizzled man with a hardened expression, was slumped in a seat beside the door of the jail cell. His snores echoed through the dimly lit corridor, a stark reminder of the grim reality of our situation. With a determined stride, I approached him and delivered a sharp slap to his cheek, jolting him awake.
"Get up," I commanded, my voice cold and commanding. "I need to speak with you about 'John'."
The warden blinked blearily, rubbing his eyes as he struggled to focus on my words. "What is it?" he muttered, his voice thick with sleep.