Codex by Ruth Hartzler

Author:Ruth Hartzler [Hartzler, Ruth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781922420596
Publisher: Artifacts Press

Titus was in the dark when the earthquake struck. His small oil lamp had long since run out of oil for fuel. There was a sudden loud sound followed by a thud and Titus wondered if a chunk of limestone had fallen down in the next cell. Titus braced himself against the wall, and it seemed to him for a moment that the wall was closing in on him.

When the shaking finally stopped, Titus heard approaching footsteps, and then a lamp was held up at his cell door. He blinked hard, blinded by the first light he had seen in hours. No words were spoken, but the light traveled around the rest of the underground jail, and then slowly disappeared up the corridor.

Only minutes later, Titus heard more footsteps and saw the light returning. This time, however, it was Gaius. “I’m glad to see you’re still alive, Titus. Are you unharmed?”

“Yes.” Titus was surprised at his own voice; it was croaky, and he could barely speak. Somebody had given him water and bread twice a day, and he had a blanket, so he could not understand what had happened to his voice.

“I am glad, as I need you alive to fit in with my plans. In fact, your beloved Flavia and her dear mother Augusta are dining with me at this very minute, oblivious to the fact that you are not far from them. Augusta and I are making wedding plans for Flavia to be married to me as soon as possible.”

Titus suddenly found his voice. “You’re lying!”

Gaius laughed, a dry, gloating laugh. “No, I can assure you, Titus, that I have made a deal with Flavia. I will not kill you if she marries me. Of course, I will torture you within an inch of death unless you tell me where the Spear of Destiny is. Have you changed your mind about telling me where it is? I will give you two days to decide.”

Titus did not respond. The sound of Gaius’ maniacal, gloating laughter stayed with Titus long after Gaius had left the dungeon area.

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