Chapter 58 : Zombies

It will be a full moon again tonight.

Marco stares at the sky with a hopeful gaze and calm heart. He felt at peace after so many years. His pain never went away but perhaps today, he will finally find the peace he was looking for.

He didn’t stir his gaze even when there were footsteps behind him. He kept his hold around the heart of the locket around his neck.

“How is the lady?”

“She had taken her bath, my lord. All fed and placed in the dungeon.”

Marco nodded. “Good. Make sure she won’t be out tonight. Keep extra guards around their door. Jakub will try to get to her with the boy's help.

Johannes bowed. “Of course, master.”

“Exactly what time would you need me to release the ghouls, my lord?”

“You will see my signal. When the time comes, you need to leave this place. Do you understand?”

Johannes frowned. He looks down, looking all upset, and shook his head.

“How can I leave you alone, my lord? There’s…”

“There’s no one else left, Johannes. I know. We were never many, to beg