Her bodyguard came forth with sticks to beat him, but she yelled, and they all retreated in fear. “Get out!" She yelled, and they all ran out of the room before she unleashed her fury.

Rachel turned back to Landon. He was rolling on the floor in pain. She brought her towel and started wiping the blood from his face.

He was panting hard. “Congratulations," you passed the test, she whispered into his face, and Landon gasped. She helped him to his feet.

“Now, let's go to the sitting room," she said and led the way, and he followed behind. They arrived at the sitting room. It was spacious and...