Chapter Three
Wyatt immediately called Ramsay. At first, just looking at Annabelle, Beatrice and Wyatt had assumed that she’d fallen down the massive stone staircase directly behind her. But when Beatrice stepped forward to more closely inspect Annabelle, she’d seen a wound in her back and a ceremonial sword lying on the floor, partially concealed by Annabelle’s body.
Ramsay was there in minutes as Beatrice and Wyatt waited. “Murder,” he said grimly, staring at Annabelle. “I’ve already put a call out to the state police, based on what you’d told me on the phone.” He shifted uncomfortably and then said, “I have to ask you, Beatrice, what made you decide to come out here tonight?”
Beatrice said with a sigh, “I’m sure the state police will be asking some questions too, and probably not as
