Firebrand - Chapter 631: Supper with the Enemy

... artel woke, he found himself in complete darkness, which immediately made his heartbeat double in pacing. Only Eleanor's rhythmic breathing made him feel calm again, and he recalled where they were. She was still asleep, he surmised, so he avoided igniting any flames. Instead, he fumbled about in the dark until he found the jar of water, taking a sip from it. Nearly empty. They would need more, but he doubted they would be allowed to go and refill it.

He looked around, although the dark ...