Chapter Nine
Run, Pretty Bunny, Run!
“What shall we do to her?” Uncle Gerritt looked around the table, gauging the expressions on the faces of the family and staff.
“She’s been through a severe test already,” Gregor said. “I saw what Treise and Barth did to her.”
“Doesn’t count,” Russell replied.
Richard clenched his fist and looked at him. “Uncle Russell, just how much do you expect that young girl can endure?”
Russell ran his fingers through his flame-red hair and glanced at the doctor, “What do you say, Dr. Woolsey?”
“She’s had a nasty shock the last two days. I’d suggest a day of rest in bed,” he shot a quick glance at Richard, “alone.”
“But can she be initiated?” Russell leaned forward with his arm on the table.
“If she is willing,” the doctor replied. “I’ve examined her, an
