After hauling the body out of the house, Kaden checked it for any belongings. Nothing was found except a small note that was in her shoe. There was only a single line written. { "need the seal, or else" }
"Darn it, she was still in contact with someone. I have to let Deric know." He did a quick job of burning her body and rushed in.
"Deric, Deric," he shouted as he dashed in.
Deric was silently sitting next to a sleeping Eru. "Shh, let's talk outside,"
'Didn't the prince wake up? How is he asleep so soon?' Kaden thought as he glanced around. Nearby the bedside table he saw an incense burner wafting pleasant sandal wood scent. "You didn't have to use your precious medications on him. A simple whack to his neck would have put him to sleep," he grumbled.
Deric looked at him with a frown. He dragged him out to another empty room and peered at him. "what is wrong with you? You are never this talkative,"
