Chapter four

A young man cloaked in black sat silently in the st- Hebrews graveyard at noon. His face was shadowed by his dark hood, his shoulders were a little too broad for a boy his age and he's been sitting very still for a while, not saying anything, not moving, and barely even breathing!!

He was about to get up to leave when Emilia arrived at the graveyard.

Oh, hello sir. Don't let me bother you, I won't be here for long.

Never mind, I was about to leave anyways.

He said.

Emilia paused, something about him felt off....

She blocked his path;

Excuse me sir, but do I Know you? I don't think I've seen you before, do you live anywhere near here??

He leaned in closer;

Do you know me?

She leaned in closer to him, though she couldn't see much cause of the hood shadowing most of his face from her sight. But still... she saw his eyes; his eyes were a sad shade of green, dark green but sad, really, really sad.

Green eyes?!!

Justin Burke??!!

He scoffed.

Oh yeah, I get that a lot around here.

He pulled away his hood -

He had brown golden hair - just like Justin Burke - pale thin face and abnormally long legs - just like Justin Burke - he practically looked just like Justin Burke!!!!.

But the only thing that was different was his green eyes and looked somewhat Irish!!

You can call me Dorian my lady, not Justin.

He rubbed his palms nervously.

I believe he's supposed to be my father?

He said, like he was asking her for confirmation. Emilia stood frozen, too surprised to react.

Sorry, could you come again??!

He looked her straight in the eye;

I'm Justin Burke's bastard son, haven't you caught up yet!!?

But-but-but Justin never had a bastard son, did he?

He laughed.

Well fair maiden, he did, so here I am. You guys didn't know because he knew how to hide his skeletons really, really well.

Who is your mother then, it probably isn't Sarah Burke is it!!

His face saddened even more;

I can't really answer that question lady Warwick.

How do you know my name?!!

He grinned.

Who wouldn't know the dashing and stunning daughter of the Earl of Buckingham

He raised her hands to his lips to plant a kiss on her palms (for courtesy sake)

She wriggled her hand out of his;

I'm not joking kid, how do you know my name?!!

He frowned and sat back where he was seated before.

I'm an assassin under the umbrella of the Burke royal family, stuff like that aren't really hard to find out.

Assassin?!! Are you playing with me kid?!!

Well, believe it or not beautiful, but every royal family have sects of specially trained assassins doing their dirty work.

She sat beside him;

No, no, I know that, but it's just that you don't look like.......

an assassin??

he said.

Yes, that's exactly what I mean.

In my line of work, that's an added advantage miss Emilia.

Then what are you doing in Buckingham? Show me proof, then I might believe you. Then tell me why in the world you would reveal your identity to me of all people.

He smirked.

I thought you'd never ask.

He pulled up his sleeves, revealing the Burke family crest burnt into both his arms.

These burns look authentic, so he might actually be telling the truth,

she thought.

I'm here to kill Sarah Burke and I know you're the detective assigned to the Burke murder case, I was hoping we might be of help to each other. I'm sure you wouldn't have told me anything without stating who I was , would you?

No, I wouldn't have, and what makes you think I still would, knowing you want to kill Sarah Burke!? And I really don't think your masters sent you here to kill her did they??

He smiled.

If I say yes will you hear me out?

NO!!

If you need information that bad, then why couldn't you get it yourself??

Because my owners would have found out later on, I wouldn't be here, would I??

She shook her head;

no, you wouldn't. But what has she ever done to you??

she asked.

His face went Stony still immediately.

She killed my father, what other reason do I need?!!

For some reason Emilia didn't believe him, something still felt off.

But I thought you hated your father??

When did I say that!? I loved my father very much.

They both remained silent, they both knew that was a lie, none of them believed his words, not even he himself.

He suddenly got up; well, if you won't help me... I must be on my way then.

Don't try anything stupid Dorian.

he smiled and left.

You too.