Chapter Fifty-Four (Lazarus)

I headed to my room as panic seized me. How could I do as she asked? If I killed Abigail, Amaya would never forgive me, but if I didn’t, I will die and leave Amaya unprotected against my mother.

If I could get the vial of my blood from her, I wouldn’t have to do as she says as long as Amaya and Abigail can help me break the binding.

If I told them what Hellebore wanted me to do, they may not forgive me for making a deal with her to begin with. They might understand that I did it to protect my brother, but I know my brothers would not forgive me either.

I paced the length of my room, trying to decide what I should I do.

Deciding my best bet was to talk to Amaya and tell her everything, I left my room and went to look for her.

I had looked everywhere in the castle and could not find her.

The last place I checked was the throne room. Seeing Merula, I approached him and asked, “Where are Amaya and Abigail?”

“They left the castle with the King; I am not sure when they will be back.”