Price of Betrayal

She pulled out her key and slowly tried to slide it into the lock, ready to open the door.

But the key wouldn't fit at all.

It looked like the lock had been replaced already.

Thalia let out a cold laugh, covered the peephole with one hand, and tapped lightly on the door with the other.

From inside, Cassia called out, "Who is it?"

Thalia roughened her voice. "Delivery."

Soon, she heard footsteps ap