I furrowed my brow and swung the door open. Outside the door to the innermost room, a servant crumpled to the floor in terror and stumbled backward.
Dead people! Therere dead people in this room!
His cry, laden with fright, quickly drew a crowd of guests who stayed overnight.
I advanced towards the servant and neared the room. Before I could get a clear view inside, an overpowering scent of blood assaulted my senses, and I recoiled in shock.
Before I could gather my bearings, a large hand obscured my vision from behind.
Dont look; its too gruesome, Caleb murmured, his voice low and grave.
I leaned back against a solid chest, the familiar scent providing an odd sense of comfort.
Though I had only caught a glimpse, I was certain the deceased were Keenan and the waiter who took me to this floor last night.
They lay in the bed, devoid of clothing. The bedcovers were tousled, permeated with an intense odor of sx. Their deaths seemed sudden and brutal-caught utterly off guard.
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As the curious crowd pressed closer, their reactions varied upon seeing the grim scene.
Oh God! Keenan is dead!
I never wouldve guessed Keenan was into men.
The stench in here is disgusting. What did they do last night to leave such a lingering smell?
People perished during the engagement party. I realized then that marrying a mixed-blood witch was considered a bad omen.
Murmurs spread among the crowd.
Shut up!
Their whispers were sharply cut off.
Andrew approached with a grave expression, and the guests fell silent upon noticing him.
I slipped my hand from Calebs grip and turned towards Andrew.
He surveyed the turmoil around him, his expression growing stormier.
Such a spectacle at his own engagement party could only damage his reputation.
Yet, Andrew didnt address the chaos immediately. Instead, his gaze met mine. He moved closer and asked softly, Are you alright? If this upsets you, I can have someone take you back to rest.
As he concluded, Caleb, who had been lingering behind me, scoffed.
Andrews gaze snapped towards him, his warmth vanishing into a chill.