. The air grew cooler as he crossed the threshold; the heating system in this part

e was a nondescript man, balding and quiet, but

sir," Arthur said. "It's

p," Edward barked. He pushed past Arthur an

e lamp. The smell of medicinal herbs-

to the door. A thick wool blanket covered hi

was raspy, weak. "To wh

arried," Edward a

his cheekbones sharp, dark circles painted expert

Dereck mocked, coughin

Hank ruined it.

haking hand to his chest. "Hank's left

his roof over your head and the medicine I pa

I sign the Tru

of greed enter his eyes. "The fu

papers and show up a

, you know," Derec

frowned

reck corrected himself. "Fine

"Good. Get dressed. Use the... mo

left, slamming t

door. The click ec

moment. Then, he threw

tood

fluid grace of a predator. He stretched his tall frame,

ed to Arthur, walking over to the ward

eresting than the reports suggested,

pulling on the shirt. "She thinks

and pulled out a slim, black holster. He strapped i

is reflection. The pale makeup made him loo

wedding