Chapter 13
Lucien walked through the doorway behind Charlie and startled. The room had darkened and had a sickly feel to it, much like the way one might feel coming upon a murder scene with the murderer still standing there, holding the knife above his victims.
Henry and Rick stepped into the room behind him. Charlie made an audible gasp, as he must have just picked up on the same disturbing vibes as Lucien. Eve was near her mother’s cell, her hands fidgeting. She looked pale, as if she might be ill. He wanted to go to her, but something felt off, and he had the distinct impression that she needed distance, even from him.
“Hello, boys,” Sable said. “Have you come to rescue your sweet Eve? Don’t you trust her with me?”
“We came to ask you some questions,” Charlie said, looking from Eve
