Chapter 26

How could Thomas be dead? Gerald repeated to himself a thousand times. He was fine yesterday. What could have happened in the space of hours to have warranted his death? It just wasn't making any sense.

The butler continued with his story. " That was the report I received from the police station. They went into his cell yesterday and found him on the ground, unconscious and cold." He finished.

" That's impossible…" Thomas grated out, his voice low and deadly. " Thomas isn't dead. He was fine yesterday. Maybe they were lying to you."

John was surprised at the turn of events. Gerald was finding it hard to believe his brothers death? He tried again. " B-but, Your Grace…"

" But nothing." Gerald cut him off with a raise of his hand. " Go back to the police station and tell them to provide Thomas, alive and well. Do you hear me? He's not dead. He can't be."

" Who's dead?" A tiny, scratchy voice asked. Th