Chapter 28

The true snake-like nature of The Black Knight appears, his boa-constrictor tail shaking a maraca tune.

"I am quite sure the rune does not return life to humans. And whatever monstrosity comes about from a necromancer...I'd rather her dead."

"How would you know, everything we heard is myth. Do you even know where the rune is? I'm sure you've spoken about it with her as well."

"Only the Prince knows. Not even the Queen."

"Level with me, Leo. I know he's confided in you, and you confide in her. Just tell me the truth," the snake in his heart begins running low on music, desperate to dance.

At Alastair's manor,

...within a decadent bedroom, draped in taupe curtains, and illuminated by numerous candles, Lord Quinn sits at the edge of his bed. He is adorned in royal black robes as he stands up and grabs a cleaned human skull off his nightstand. The scenery matched the circus of dark emotions that ruled his being. Everything about him is dark, even his humor.