prep room. Two guards took positions

the black transport

way until she

head maid said. "Or

oving. She dro

ash, scrubbing her skin until it turned red. One of the younger maids paused when sh

n. When the water stopped, they draped a heavy

s," the head maid mutter

Julian walked i

tared

rstood." He looked at Arla. "Go in there.

d her out. They walked through the corridors and stopped in front of a

unlocked

lian said. He p

shut behind her.

ture was overturned. In the corner, Culve

en. He held a shard of glass, blood drippin

ere," h

and took a step ba

s. His hand wrapped around her throat, lifting her

narled. "Which paper

his wrist, ki