DAYS LATER

Lily had taken some of the guards to pay a visit to her mother's grave. She heard of Mara and Maggie's death. She felt not a single pity for them. They have not only her mother's blood in their hands but their blood as well. She sighed and straightened from the grave. Gently she lowered the flowers she had brought and said some prayers. The moon goddess would protect the soul of her mother.

"Ahem!"

A voice boomed behind her. She turned to see her father standing ...