It felt odd to walk, unfettered and with only the single Order soldier striding along beside me as I took the obvious route down the corridor outside my cell and to the deep, narrow staircase at the far end. There were only a few doors along the path. This must have been where they kept their most dangerous prisoners.
Keep telling yourself that, my demon half-laughed through her continuing irritation. At least she'd found her sense of humor again.
My guard closed the distance between us part way to the top, one gauntleted hand grasping my elbow. I could have fought off his touch but chose to just observe and have faith, a massive leap for me.
Proud of you, my vampire muttered.
Me too, actually.