The fingerprint extraction went smoothly, and the marks on Ivy’s neck were severe. The person in charge of the extraction took one quick look and easily obtained a full set of palm prints.

"Let’s run a check as well. Your neck marks seem pretty bad," the officer suggested.

"I know," Ivy replied quietly, her energy drained, and she had no will to talk much more.

After making the statement, someone from the Lockwood family arrived, hoping to settle ...