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Last night, Alpha Kendell visited Elder Dexter to query him about Ciara. Dexter had summoned Rose, whom he was sure could tell of the young maiden’s whereabouts.

"Rose, you have to help me out," Dexter spoke as she entered his chamber late last night.

"Why do you need me, Elder Dexter?" she asked, her voice serious.

Dexter, the cunning mastermind behind all the palace's dark dealings, studied her carefully.

He needed her—Rose, the head maid in charge of all the sacrifices brought to the palace and the rest of the female maids, but more importantly, she was the one who had helped him ten years ago.

"It's about the...