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My mind was racing as I left Uncle Austin's office.

It had been my fault ten men were dead. While I felt shaken to my core, regret was one emotion I was lacking.

The men had infiltrated my birthday Gala and threatened the lives of innocent- and not so innocent people. As far as I was concerned they were fair game.

I searched around the grounds for Doris, hoping she would have some insight into what Uncle Austin and I had talked about.

He wanted the necklace, to keep me safe. I trusted Uncle Austin with my life, certainly, I could trust him with the necklace.

Doris was nowhere...