Cassandra lost every bit of her dignity. In any case, it would have been of no use to her once in the presence of Samuel. «Please don't do this to me! If he found out that I helped you, he wouldn't let me live. You can't even imagine what he is capable of. I beg you, let me go!», she pleaded with how much breath was left in her throat. She who had always been so confident, walking with her head held high, always the best among the Keepers, known for her merciless numbness, now was there shivering like a rabbit. Her fear was real, she wasn't pretending. For a moment, Percy and Byron also hesitated to lead her to the machine.